The lunar cycle determines availability of coral-reef fishes at fish markets

During 139 visits between March 2009 and May 2011, it was found that the availability of reef fishes at a local fish market in the Philippines was highly affected by the lunar cycle. The number of vendors selling reef fishes was significantly lower (13·4%) during third lunar quarters (full moon peri...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of fish biology 2012-11, Vol.81 (6), p.2074-2079
Hauptverfasser:	Bos, A. R., Gumanao, G. S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals artisanal fisheries catch composition Commerce Coral Reefs fisheries management Fishes market survey Moon Philippines Pisces Seafood - statistics & numerical data subsistence fishing
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