Characterizing and comparing the spawning habitats of sardine (Sardinops sagax) and anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in the northern Benguela region

Spawning habitats of sardine and anchovy in eastern boundary systems are characterized in an attempt to understand the fluctuations observed in their abundance. These species have developed mechanisms that enable them to survive in these turbulent conditions. Spawning habitats were characterized by investigating the relationships between egg abundance and environmental data collected through two different survey programmes: SW APEL surveys (1978 -1985) and Nansen surveys (1999 - 2004). Single factor quotient techniques were used to define the selection of environmental conditions by these species for spawning.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Biological Sciences

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Tjizoo, Mbeurora Beau

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Moloney, Coleen
• Van der Lingen, Carl D
• Kreiner, A

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6208

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6208