Sagittal otolith shape analysis is one of the most widespread techniques worldwide to
discriminate fish stock units, as this proxy integrates both environmental and genetic factors …

Stock identification studies are essential to understanding fish population structure and
connectivity across wide geographical areas, and thus contribute to efficient fisheries …

Otoliths are widely employed in marine sciences to gain insights into fish growth, age,
migrations, and population structure. This study investigates the relationships between …

This study investigated the sagittal otolith morphometry of the red mullet Mullus barbatus
inhabiting the Aegean, Black Sea and Mediterranean coastal waters of Turkiey. In the …

Investigating marine species population structure in a multidisciplinary framework can reveal
signatures of potential local adaptation and the consequences for management and …

Otolith shape variation in Labeo dussumieri from the four west-flowing rivers of India was
analyzed using Wavelet coefficients and elliptic Fourier descriptors in the ShapeR package …

Salmonids are well known for their natal homing behaviour, meaning they return to breed in
the same area where they originated. However, not all individuals return to their natal …

Abstract The European hake (Merluccius merluccius) has been described as a demersal
predator that can also feed on the water columns during migration. They may interact with …

In the context of sustainable fishing, amidst global change, prior knowledge of the
boundaries of each studied population is required. In this study, innovative automated …

Salmonids are a group of iconic species with high cultural and socio-economic significance,
making them one of the most studied group of fish. Salmonids are out-standing for their …