African Journal of Marine Science, Volume 10, Issue 1 (1991)

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South African Journal of Marine Science, Volume 10, Issue 1 (1991)

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Spiny lobsters at Tristan da Cunha, South Atlantic: inter-island variations in growth and population structure
D. E. Pollock
Pages: 1-12
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
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Abundance and distribution of the mesopelagic fish Maurolicus muelleri in the southern Benguela system
M. J. Armstrong & R. M. Prosch
Pages: 13-28
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforAbundance and distribution of the mesopelagic fish Maurolicus muelleri in the southern Benguela system | PDF (4.4 MB)
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Growth of Cape horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus capensis off South Africa
K-A. Naish, T. Hecht & A. I. L. Payne
Pages: 29-35
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
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Preliminary estimates of age of the bronze whaler Carcharhinus brachyurus (Chondrichthyes: Carcharhinidae) from southern Africa, with a review of some life history parameters
J. P. Walter & D. A. Ebert
Pages: 37-44
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforPreliminary estimates of age of the bronze whaler Carcharhinus brachyurus (Chondrichthyes: Carcharhinidae) from southern Africa, with a review of some life history parameters | PDF (1.3 MB)
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The reproductive biology of Solea bleekeri (Teleostei) in Lake St Lucia on the south-east coast of Africa
D. P. Cyrus
Pages: 45-51
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforThe reproductive biology of Solea bleekeri (Teleostei) in Lake St Lucia on the south-east coast of Africa | PDF (731 KB)
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Growth of Cape hake Merluccius capensis off Namibia determined by means of length frequency analysis and age/length data
B. Y. O. Morales-Nin
Pages: 53-60
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforGrowth of Cape hake Merluccius capensis off Namibia determined by means of length frequency analysis and age/length data | PDF (493.9 KB)
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The dynamics of phytoplankton populations, including a red-tide bloom, during a quiescent period in St Helena Bay, South Africa
D. R. Walker & G. C. Pitcher
Pages: 61-70
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
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A preliminary investigation of the feeding ecology of skates (Batoidea: Rajidae) off the west coast of southern Africa
D. A. Ebert, P. D. Cowley & L. J. V. Compagno
Pages: 71-81
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforA preliminary investigation of the feeding ecology of skates (Batoidea: Rajidae) off the west coast of southern Africa | PDF (4.6 MB)
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Growth of juvenile round herring Etrumeus whiteheadi in the Benguela system
M. E. Waldron, R. M. Prosch & M. J. Armstrong
Pages: 83-89
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforGrowth of juvenile round herring Etrumeus whiteheadi in the Benguela system | PDF (682.2 KB)
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Aspects of the upwelling regime between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas, South Africa
J. R. E. Lutjeharms & P. L. Stockton
Pages: 91-102
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforAspects of the upwelling regime between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas, South Africa | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Hydrographic features related to pilchard and anchovy spawning in the northern Benguela system, comparing three environmental regimes
F. Le Clus
Pages: 103-124
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforHydrographic features related to pilchard and anchovy spawning in the northern Benguela system, comparing three environmental regimes | PDF (3.5 MB)
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Batch spawning behaviour in lightfish Maurolicus muelleri
Y. C. Melo & M. J. Armstrong
Pages: 125-130
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
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Age and growth of the red steenbras Petrus rupestris (Pisces: Sparidae) on the south-east coast of South Africa
M. J. Smale & A. E. Punt
Pages: 131-139
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforAge and growth of the red steenbras Petrus rupestris (Pisces: Sparidae) on the south-east coast of South Africa | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Reproductive dynamics of two Jasus species in the South Atlantic region
D. E. Pollock & P. C. Goosen
Pages: 141-147
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforReproductive dynamics of two Jasus species in the South Atlantic region | PDF (644.9 KB)
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Changes in body composition associated with growth and reproduction in Galeichthys feliceps (Teleostei: Ariidae)
J. F. K. Marais & D. J. L. Venter
Pages: 149-157
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforChanges in body composition associated with growth and reproduction in Galeichthys feliceps (Teleostei: Ariidae) | PDF (821.4 KB)
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A transition in weather over the Agulhas Current
M. R. Jury & S. Courtney
Pages: 159-171
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
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Predation patterns of demersal teleosts from the Cape south and west coasts of South Africa. 1. Pelagic predators
M. Meyer & M. J. Smale
Pages: 173-191
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforPredation patterns of demersal teleosts from the Cape south and west coasts of South Africa. 1. Pelagic predators | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Food of squid Loligo vulgaris reynaudii (Cephalopoda: Loliginidae) on their spawning grounds off the Eastern Cape, South Africa
W. H. H. Sauer & M. R. Lipiński
Pages: 193-201
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforFood of squid Loligo vulgaris reynaudii (Cephalopoda: Loliginidae) on their spawning grounds off the Eastern Cape, South Africa | PDF (772.6 KB)
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Short-term effects of coastal upwelling and wind reversals on epiplanktonic cnidarians in the southern Benguela ecosystem
F. Pagès, H. M. Verheye, J-M. Gili & J. Flos
Pages: 203-211
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforShort-term effects of coastal upwelling and wind reversals on epiplanktonic cnidarians in the southern Benguela ecosystem | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Relationship between measurements of hake biomass and sea surface temperature off southern Namibia
E. Macpherson, M. Masó, M. Barange & A. Gordoa
Pages: 213-217
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforRelationship between measurements of hake biomass and sea surface temperature off southern Namibia | PDF (989.9 KB)
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On an approach for comparing the implications of alternative fish stock assessments, with application to the stock of Cape hake Merluccius spp. off northern Namibia
A. E. Punt & D. S. Butterworth
Pages: 219-240
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforOn an approach for comparing the implications of alternative fish stock assessments, with application to the stock of Cape hake Merluccius spp. off northern Namibia | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Reproductive biology and spawning of the myctophid Lampanyctodes hectoris and the sternoptychid Maurolicus muelleri in the southern Benguela Ecosystem
R. M. Prosch
Pages: 241-252
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforReproductive biology and spawning of the myctophid Lampanyctodes hectoris and the sternoptychid Maurolicus muelleri in the southern Benguela Ecosystem | PDF (2 MB)
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Sharks caught in the protective gill nets off Natal, South Africa. 4. The bull shark Carcharhinus leucas Valenciennes
G. Cliff & S. F. J. Dudley
Pages: 253-270
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforSharks caught in the protective gill nets off Natal, South Africa. 4. The bull shark Carcharhinus leucas Valenciennes | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Estimates of some biological parameters for the Cape hakes off the South African west coast
A. E. Punt & R. W. Leslie
Pages: 271-284
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforEstimates of some biological parameters for the Cape hakes off the South African west coast | PDF (1,019.1 KB)
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The biology of the white musselcracker Sparodon durbanensis (Pisces: Sparidae) on the Eastern Cape coast, South Africa
C. D. Buxton & J. R. Clarke
Pages: 285-296
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforThe biology of the white musselcracker Sparodon durbanensis (Pisces: Sparidae) on the Eastern Cape coast, South Africa | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Brief Report
A note on the length/mass relationship and mass conversion factors for Agulhas sole Austroglossus pectoralis
A. Badenhorst & P. F. Sims
Pages: 297-298
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforA note on the length/mass relationship and mass conversion factors for Agulhas sole Austroglossus pectoralis | PDF (110.6 KB)
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Is there evidence of over-exploitation of mussel stocks on the Transkei coast?
T. Lasiak
Pages: 299-302
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforIs there evidence of over-exploitation of mussel stocks on the Transkei coast? | PDF (418.6 KB)
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Reviews

Review Article
Twintig jaar fisiese oseanologie in Suid-Afrika: 'n persoonlike beskouing
J. R. E. Lutjeharms
Pages: 305-320
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforTwintig jaar fisiese oseanologie in Suid-Afrika: 'n persoonlike beskouing | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Exploitation of Antarctic marine living resources: a brief history and a possible approach to managing the krill fishery
D. G. M. Miller
Pages: 321-339
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforExploitation of Antarctic marine living resources: a brief history and a possible approach to managing the krill fishery | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Assessing marine pollution and its remedies
R. B. Clark
Pages: 341-351
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforAssessing marine pollution and its remedies | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Biology, natural selection and the prediction of maximal wave-induced forces
M. W. Denny
Pages: 353-363
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforBiology, natural selection and the prediction of maximal wave-induced forces | PDF (958.5 KB)
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Factors influencing population trends of some abundant vertebrates in sardine-rich coastal ecosystems
R. J. M. Crawford
Pages: 365-381
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforFactors influencing population trends of some abundant vertebrates in sardine-rich coastal ecosystems | PDF (2.7 MB)
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Assessing the impact of liquid wastes discharge in the sea. A case study off Amanzimtoti, near Durban, Natal, South Africa
R. C. Newell, D. W Maughan, L. J. Seiderer, M. W. Trett & C. G. Nicholson
Pages: 383-396
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforAssessing the impact of liquid wastes discharge in the sea. A case study off Amanzimtoti, near Durban, Natal, South Africa | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Environmental geology of the coastal zone: a South African perspective
I. C. Rust
Pages: 397-405
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforEnvironmental geology of the coastal zone: a South African perspective | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Modelled time-dependent flow in the Agulhas retroflection region as deduced from altimeter data assimilation
W. R. Holland, V. Zlotnicki & L-L. Fu
Pages: 407-427
Published online: 08 Apr 2010
AbstractforModelled time-dependent flow in the Agulhas retroflection region as deduced from altimeter data assimilation | PDF (1.6 MB)
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