Mullets are gonochoristic or bisexual fish: this implies that individuals are either males or
females. Normally, adult females are bigger than males, but there is no sexual dimorphism …

The systematics, morphology, distribution, biology, economic importance and conservation
of the freshwater mullets of Iran are described, the species are illustrated, and a bibliography …

The aim of the present study is to provide the first results on the reproductive biology of Mugil
platanus, from the Mar Chiquita coastal lagoon (Argentina). To address this topic, we …

Otoliths are known to vary in morphology between and within species and therefore, they
have long been considered useful structures for fish identification and discrimination in …

Artisanal fisheries are frequently considered as a sustainable activity compatible with the
conservation objectives of marine protected areas (MPAs). Few studies have examined the …

The golden grey mullet (Liza aurata) is a promising species for aquaculture's sustainable
expansion. However, the lack of sustainable juvenile provision, mainly related to the lack of …

The Mediterranean Sea is a remnant of the Tethys Ocean, a wedge-shaped, eastward-open
equatorial sea that indented Pangea during the Triassic (Fig. 7.1)(Dutch 1998). The Tethys …

The worldwide occurrence of complex climate-induced ecological shifts in marine systems is
one of the major challenges in sustainable bio-resources management. The occurrence of …

This study aimed to carry out a comparative evaluation of the hematological profile
(erythrocyte count, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, and Wintrobe index parameters …

The use of a highly selective fishing gear is the main reason for mature individual
dominance in the Patagonian smoothhound (Mustelus schmitti Springer, 1939) artisanal …