Publication Abstract

Effect of sampling frequency on growth and survival of juvenile scallops (Pecten maximus)

I. Laing, P.F. Millican and N.H. Earl

Growth and survival of king scallops is apparently not affected by sampling for measurement at monthly intervals during or immediately following the season of most active growth (summer/autumn), compared with less frequent sampling. During the seasons when the juveniles are growing slowly (winter/early spring) a sampling frequency of less than 2 months has a significant effect on growth and eventually leads to higher mortalities.

Reference:

I. Laing, P.F. Millican and N.H. Earl, 1999. Effect of sampling frequency on growth and survival of juvenile scallops (Pecten maximus). Proceedings of the 12th Int. Pectinid Workshop, Bergen (Norway), 5-11 May 1999.