African Journal of Marine Science, Volume 38, Issue 1 (2016)

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African Journal of Marine Science, Volume 38, Issue 1 (2016)

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Review Papers

Biodiversity and studies of marine symbiotic siphonostomatoids off South Africa
SM Dippenaar
Pages: 1-5
Published online: 06 Apr 2016
AbstractforBiodiversity and studies of marine symbiotic siphonostomatoids off South Africa | References | PDF (253.1 KB)
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Spatial characterisation of the Benguela ecosystem for ecosystem-based management
SP Kirkman, L Blamey, T Lamont, JG Field, G Bianchi, JA Huggett, L Hutchings, J Jackson-Veitch, A Jarre, C Lett, MR Lipiński, SW Mafwila, MC Pfaff, T Samaai, LJ Shannon, Y-J Shin, CD van der Lingen & D Yemane
Pages: 7-22
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforSpatial characterisation of the Benguela ecosystem for ecosystem-based management | References | PDF (5 MB)
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Research Papers

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Long-term physical, chemical and biological changes in a small, urban estuary
M Viskich, CL Griffiths, C Erasmus & S Lamberth
Pages: 23-37
Published online: 28 Jan 2016
AbstractforLong-term physical, chemical and biological changes in a small, urban estuary | References | PDF (672.8 KB)
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Characterisation of the dietary relationships of two sympatric hake species, Merluccius capensis and M. paradoxus, in the northern Benguela region using fatty acid profiles
JA Iitembu & NB Richoux
Pages: 39-48
Published online: 12 Feb 2016
AbstractforCharacterisation of the dietary relationships of two sympatric hake species, Merluccius capensis and M. paradoxus, in the northern Benguela region using fatty acid profiles | References | PDF (739.5 KB)
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Morphometric variation in the cutlassfish Trichiurus lepturus on the Kenyan coast: implications for stock identification and management
SM Mwakiti, B Kaunda-Arara, CM Mlewa & R Ruwa
Pages: 49-56
Published online: 12 Feb 2016
AbstractforMorphometric variation in the cutlassfish Trichiurus lepturus on the Kenyan coast: implications for stock identification and management | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Influence of local environmental conditions and bleaching histories on the diversity and distribution of Symbiodinium in reef-building corals in Tanzania
LJ Chauka, G Steinert & MSP Mtolera
Pages: 57-64
Published online: 12 Feb 2016
AbstractforInfluence of local environmental conditions and bleaching histories on the diversity and distribution of Symbiodinium in reef-building corals in Tanzania | References | PDF (792.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Age and growth of Cape stumpnose Rhabdosargus holubi (Pisces: Sparidae) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
MW Farthing, NC James & WM Potts
Pages: 65-71
Published online: 04 Apr 2016
AbstractforAge and growth of Cape stumpnose Rhabdosargus holubi (Pisces: Sparidae) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa | References | PDF (2.6 MB)
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Using an unbaited stationary video system to investigate the behaviour and interactions of bull sharks Carcharhinus leucas under an aquaculture farm
N Loiseau, JJ Kiszka, T Bouveroux, MR Heithaus, M Soria & P Chabanet
Pages: 73-79
Published online: 11 Apr 2016
AbstractforUsing an unbaited stationary video system to investigate the behaviour and interactions of bull sharks Carcharhinus leucas under an aquaculture farm | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | Supplemental
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Annual cycle of the upper-ocean circulation and properties in the tropical western Indian Ocean
M Manyilizu, P Penven & CJC Reason
Pages: 81-99
Published online: 27 Apr 2016
AbstractforAnnual cycle of the upper-ocean circulation and properties in the tropical western Indian Ocean | References | PDF (12.7 MB)
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Anchoring to determine negotiated catch limits: a case study of an industrial fishery in Oman
HS Al-Masroori & S Bose
Pages: 101-109
Published online: 11 Apr 2016
AbstractforAnchoring to determine negotiated catch limits: a case study of an industrial fishery in Oman | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Growth rate of speckled snapper Lutjanus rivulatus (Teleostei: Lutjanidae) based on tag-recapture data from the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa
BQ Mann, B Lee & PD Cowley
Pages: 111-118
Published online: 27 Apr 2016
AbstractforGrowth rate of speckled snapper Lutjanus rivulatus (Teleostei: Lutjanidae) based on tag-recapture data from the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa | References | PDF (488.3 KB)
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Recent population trends of sooty and light-mantled albatrosses breeding on Marion Island
S Schoombie, RJM Crawford, AB Makhado, BM Dyer & PG Ryan
Pages: 119-127
Published online: 27 Apr 2016
AbstractforRecent population trends of sooty and light-mantled albatrosses breeding on Marion Island | Full Text | References | PDF (824.5 KB)
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Lost in translation? Standardising the terminology used in marine invasion biology and updating South African alien species lists
TB Robinson, ME Alexander, CA Simon, CL Griffiths, K Peters, S Sibanda, S Miza, B Groenewald, P Majiedt & KJ Sink
Pages: 129-140
Published online: 12 Apr 2016
AbstractforLost in translation? Standardising the terminology used in marine invasion biology and updating South African alien species lists | References | PDF (470.7 KB) | Supplemental
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Short Communications

Rapid Communication
Back to the future: reflections and directions of South African marine bioinvasion research
ME Alexander, CA Simon, CL Griffiths, K Peters, S Sibanda, S Miza, B Groenewald, P Majiedt, KJ Sink & TB Robinson
Pages: 141-144
Published online: 13 Apr 2016
AbstractforBack to the future: reflections and directions of South African marine bioinvasion research | References | PDF (622 KB) | Supplemental
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Rapid Communication
Plastic ingestion by estuarine mullet Mugil cephalus (Mugilidae) in an urban harbour, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
T Naidoo, AJ Smit & D Glassom
Pages: 145-149
Published online: 06 Apr 2016
AbstractforPlastic ingestion by estuarine mullet Mugil cephalus (Mugilidae) in an urban harbour, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | Supplemental
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