Post-release behaviour of black marlin, Makaira indica, caught off the Great Barrier reef with sportfishing gear

The post-release behaviour of eight black marlin (Makaira indica), caught by standard sportfishing techniques off the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, was investigated using ultrasonic telemetry. Five marlin between 100 and 420 kg were successfully tracked for periods of 8 to 27 h.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Marine biology 1999-11, Vol.135 (2), p.369-380
Hauptverfasser:	PEPPERELLN, J. G, DAVIS, T. L. O
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agnatha. Pisces Animal and plant ecology Animal behavior Animal, plant and microbial ecology Animals Autoecology Biological and medical sciences Fish Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Makaira indica Marine Marine biology Sport fishing Telemetry Vertebrata
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Zusammenfassung:	The post-release behaviour of eight black marlin (Makaira indica), caught by standard sportfishing techniques off the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, was investigated using ultrasonic telemetry. Five marlin between 100 and 420 kg were successfully tracked for periods of 8 to 27 h.
ISSN:	0025-3162 1432-1793
DOI:	10.1007/s002270050636