PROJECT NUMBER
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1990-009
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
Development and use of the egg production method to assess the biomass of orange roughy off eastern Tas
Orange roughy is one of Australia's most valuable finfish However, its aggregating behaviour during spawning, slow growth, and longevity render it vulnerable to over-exploitation. Some stocks in New Zealand are at extremely low levels after only ten years of exploitation.
Good management is vital...
ORGANISATION:
CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Cleveland