In many fish stocks, older and larger fish are found in deeper waters compared with younger individuals. This concept of ontogenetic deepening is now proposed to be a result of harvesting rather than a natural phenomenon.
History
Publication title
Nature Ecology and Evolution
Pagination
1348-1349
ISSN
2397-334X
Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Repository Status
Restricted
Socio-economic Objectives
Assessment and management of terrestrial ecosystems