Anglerfish Lophius Spp In Nordic Waters

Download or read book Anglerfish (Lophius Spp) in Nordic Waters written by Trond Thangstad and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demand for anglerfish for human consumption has increased in the last couple of decades because of the delicate consistency of its meat, resulting in increasing pressures on stocks in all Nordic fishing regions. However, the assessment and management of Nordic anglerfish stocks is difficult to conduct due to the lack of fisheries and biological data about the species, such as the spawning behaviour, migratory behaviour and juvenile drift, as well as more knowledge about growth, sexual maturation, diet and natural mortality. This report reviews the current state of knowledge and research on the biology, ecology, fisheries and stock management of anglerfish in Nordic and European countries, including results and publications from a three-year co-operative research project.