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The influence of the Lamlash Bay no-take zone on spatial and temporal variation in the recovery of commercially exploited crustaceans. Crimmins, E.

After nearly 10 years of protection, this study assesses whether the No Take Zone in Lamlash Bay has been successful in preserving and enhancing commercially important populations of European lobster, Brown crab and Velvet swimming crab.

“Survival of the fittest: Explanations for gadoid imbalance in heavily fished seas”., Elliot S. et al.

Atlantic cod, haddock and whiting stocks are reacting differently to intense fishing. This study investigated the recruitment of these species within the South Arran MPA. Cod arrived later in the …

Juvenile gadoid habitat and ontogenetic shift observations using stereo-video baited camera., Elliott S. et al

Fishery measures to protect stocks need to account for the effect of fishing practices on seabed habitats, which can impact juvenile survival. Underwater cameras show that juvenile Atlantic cod prefer …

The effects of a No-Take-Zone on crustacean population recovery in Lamlash Bay, Scotland., Christie B.

The Lamlash Bay NTZ protects the commercially fished European lobster, brown crab and velvet crab. These species were sampled using creel pots laid in the NTZ and less protected sites …

The response of commercially exploited crustaceans to protection in Scotland’s first No Take Zone – Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran., Dubois P.

‘Spillovers’ of European lobsters, velvet crabs and brown crabs from the Lamlash Bay NTZ to surrounding areas was surveyed using creels and tags. Catches of European lobsters and brown crabs, …

Recovery of crustaceans in Lamlash NTZ., Gratton P.

The recovery of commercially fished crustaceans was studied in the Lamlash Bay NTZ using creels. European lobsters were larger and more abundant, while brown and velvet crabs were less abundant, …

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