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West coast of Newfoundland capelin (Mallotus villosus M.) and Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus harengus L.) larval survey. Part 5, Description of the data collected in partnership with the industry (Barry Group) in July 2007

In collaboration with the industry, a plankton survey was conducted on the west coast of Newfoundland in July 2004 and 2005. The objective was to collect basic information on the distribution and abundance of capelin and herring larvae in an active fishing area located close to the coast, between Bonne Bay and Port au Port Bay. This area of the west coast of Newfoundland had never before been covered by this type of survey. The average abundances of capelin and herring larvae were estimated, and various biodiversity measurements indicated that the larval community structure in the sampled area was characterized by the occurrence of a large number of scarce species and by commercial species concentrated in specific locations. A third plankton survey was conducted in July 2007, again with the financial and logistic support of the Barry Group. While the objective was the same, the sampling area was extended to include St. George's Bay. The present report compiles and documents the biological and oceanographic data collected during the 2007 survey.--Includes text from document.

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