Natural mortality (M) is one of the most influential parameters in fisheries stock assessment
and management. It relates directly to stock productivity and reference points used for …

The primary indices of abundance for many of the world's most valuable species (eg tunas)
and vulnerable species (eg sharks) are based on catch and effort data collected from …

With numerous real-world examples, Modelling and Quantitative Methods in Fisheries,
Second Edition provides an introduction to the analytical methods used by fisheries' …

The ideal stock assessment would be able to estimate all of the key parameters related to
population processes within a framework that assigns appropriate weight to the data, fits the …

This paper provides an overview of the modelling process using generalized linear models
(GLMs), generalized additive models (GAMs) and generalized linear mixed models …

Natural mortality (M) is often considered to be one of the most important parameters in a fish
stock assessment and affects productivity estimates for the population. However, it is also …

The objectives for many commercial fisheries include maximizing either yield or profit.
Clearly specified management targets are a key element of effective fisheries management …

Abstract Punt, AE, Smith, DC, and Smith, ADM 2011. Among-stock comparisons for
improving stock assessments of data-poor stocks: the “Robin Hood” approach.–ICES …

Abundance indices are difficult to derive from multispecies catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data
as these critically rely on the ability to account for targeting behaviour that directs effort …

Discarding of target species can be substantial in some fisheries. For fisheries managed
using Total Allowable Catches, such as Australia's Southern and Eastern Scalefish and …