THE BIOLOGY OF THE AGULHAS SOLE, AUSTROGLOSSUS PECTORALIS, PART 1. ENVIRONMENT AND TRAWLING GROUNDS

Summary

The Agulhas sole is endemic to the south coast of South Africa. The physical, chemical and geological environment in which it lives is discussed. There is a strong correlation between the distribution of fine sediments and the Agulhas sole. The trawling grounds are named and described. A sustained yield is attributed to restocking from natural sanctuary areas, an increase in fishing effort together with better fishing techniques.