Observations of neonate spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, in Southern New England: A first account of a potential pupping ground in the Northwestern Atlantic

James A. Sulikowski; Bianca K. Prohaska; Amy E. Carlson; Angela M. Cicia; Christopher T. Brown; Alexia C. Morgan

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2012.08.018

Observations of neonate spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, in Southern New England: A first account of a potential pupping ground in the Northwestern Atlantic

James A. Sulikowski, Bianca K. Prohaska, Amy E. Carlson, Angela M. Cicia, Christopher T. Brown, Alexia C. Morgan

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Abstract

The spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, is a commercially important, circumboreal species of shark. However, very little information concerning the early life history of this species exists, especially along the US east coast. Elucidating the habitats that are critical for survival at this stage is essential for the effective management of this species. During a routine research cruise on February 5, 2012, three out of five short duration bottom otter trawls conducted within a 4.2km² sampling area centered around 71.487°W and 41.226°N east of Block Island, Rhode Island (USA), yielded estimated neonate dogfish catches ranging from 181 to 2046kg per trawl. Information herein provides the first account of a potential pupping area for this species within its US geographical range.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	59-62
Number of pages	4
Journal	Fisheries Research
Volume	137
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2012.08.018
State	Published - Jan 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Neonate
Pupping ground
Spiny dogfish
Squalus acanthias

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Observations of neonate spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, in Southern New England: A first account of a potential pupping ground in the Northwestern Atlantic

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