Stock assessment

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_assessment)

A wide array of biological data may be collected for an assessment. These include details on the age structure of the stock, age at first spawning, fecundity, ratio of males to females in the stock, natural mortality (M), fishing mortality (F), growth rate of the fish, spawning behavior, critical habitats, migratory habits, food preferences, and an estimate of either the total population or total biomass of the stock. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Stock evaluation

Approved Date
08-Nov-2013

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