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Fine spatial structure of Atlantic hake (Merluccius merluccius) stocks revealed by variation at microsatellite loci
Ana G F Castillo1, Jose L Martinez, Eva Garcia-Vazquez
1Departamento de Biologia Funcional, Universidad de Oviedo, C/ Julian Claveria s/n 33006-Oviedo, Spain.
Abstract:
Genetic variation at 5 microsatellite loci was analyzed for European hake Merluccius merluccius sampled from 9 different regions in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Significant genetic differentiation was found between samples, suggesting a fine subdivision of Atlantic and Mediterranean hake stocks. These results are discussed in the context of the decline of demersal fish species, probably due to overfishing.
