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ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
卷 61, 期 5, 页码 788-797出版社
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1016/j.icesjms.2004.03.030
关键词
kittiwake; sandeel; seabird breeding; Shetland
Sandeels represent a major component in the diet of fish, bird, and mammal predators as well as supporting a large industrial fishery. The availability of young sandeels in coastal waters around Shetland is generally considered a key factor influencing the breeding success of many seabird species in the area, but the risk to the populations as a direct consequence of the fishery is unknown. Low exploitation rates coupled with high natural mortality rates make assessment of the Shetland sandeel stock problematic and safe biological limits have not yet been defined. We use stochastic models to evaluate the likely effect of varying fishing mortality on kittiwake breeding success. The models consider some main sources of uncertainty about natural processes, such as recruitment and natural mortality, which may affect the design of robust management strategies. The type of model tested had a stronger influence on sandeel recruitment than the level of fishing pressure. Even with low exploitation rates, poor years for seabird breeding were inevitable. (C) 2004 International Council for the Exploration of the Sea. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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