A major Calanus finmarchicus overwintering population inside a deep fjord in northern Norway: implications for cod larvae recruitment success

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TitleA major Calanus finmarchicus overwintering population inside a deep fjord in northern Norway: implications for cod larvae recruitment success
AuthorsEspinasse B, Basedow SL, Tverberg V, Hattermann T, Eiane K
TypeJournal Article
Journal NameJournal of plankton research
Volume38
Issue3
Year2016
Page(s)604-609
CitationEspinasse B, Basedow SL, Tverberg V, Hattermann T, Eiane K. A major Calanus finmarchicus overwintering population inside a deep fjord in northern Norway: implications for cod larvae recruitment success. Journal of plankton research. 2016 May; 38(3):604-609.

Abstract

High Calanus finmarchicus abundances were recorded in wintertime in Vestfjorden, close to the main cod breeding grounds off Lofoten and VesterĂ¥len, northern Norway. The mean abundance for locations with water depth >500 m was ∼37000 ind. m(-2) (range: 26700-49000 ind. m(-2)). To our knowledge, this is the first report of massive overwintering of C. finmarchicus on the Norwegian shelf. Because of the observed size and location of this population, we argue that local overwintering on the northern Norwegian shelf can contribute significantly to sustain a C. finmarchicus population on the shelf during the period of first feeding for cod larvae. This is supported by a particle tracking model.

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Publication ModelPrint-Electronic
ISSN0142-7873
pISSN0142-7873
Publication Date2016 May
Journal AbbreviationJ. Plankton Res.
LanguageEnglish
Language AbbrENG
Publication TypeJournal Article
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