Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) population structure in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.

ABSTRACT: The Atlantic herring Clupea harengus L has a vast geographical distribution and a complex population structure with a few very large migratory units and many small local populations. Each population has its own spawning ground and/or time, thereby maintaining their genetic integrity. Several herring populations migrate between common feeding grounds and over-wintering areas resulting in frequent mixing of populations. Thus, many herring fisheries are based on mixed populations of different demographic status. In order to avoid over-exploitation of weak populations and to conserve biodiversity, understanding the population structure and population mixing is important for maintaining biologically sustainable herring fisheries. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic popul

SUBMITTER: Kongsstovu SI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7614180 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature