Publication Abstract

Title
Improved methods for the preparation and staining of thin sections of fish otoliths for age determination
Publication Abstract

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Publication Internet Address of the Data
techrep/tech143.pdf
Publication Authors
M. Easey* and R.S. Millner*
Publication Date
January 2008
Publication Reference
Science Series Technical Report 143, Cefas Lowestoft, 16pp
Publication DOI: https://doi.org/