The principal features of the marine ecosystems in the Barents and Norwegian Seas and
some of their responses to climate variations are described. The physical oceanography is …

As the world's oceans continue to undergo drastic changes, understanding the role of key
species therein will become increasingly important. To explore the role of Atlantic cod …

The assumption that spawner biomass is directly proportional to total egg production by fish
stocks underlies most spawner-recruit relationships. Despite its importance, this assumption …

Marine ecosystems, particularly in high‐latitude regions such as the Arctic, have been
significantly affected by human activities and contributions to climate change. Evaluating …

Atlantic cod Gadus morhua is an extremely important fish in the northern hemisphere with
respect to culture, economics, and ecology. However, the effects of over-fishing …

Among individuals of a species, mean size in fishes increases with depth in the marine
environment according to Heincke's Law. Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.), like many young …

Deux relevés sur le terrain ont été réalisés à Terre-Neuve, Canada: 1) des relevés par
plongeurs autonomes dans quatre sites différant par le type de fond et par la présence ou …

Long‐term changes in the age and size structure of animal populations are well
documented, yet their impacts on population productivity are poorly understood. Fishery …

Biological reference points (BRPs) are widely used to define safe levels of harvesting for
marine fish populations. Most BRPs are either minimum acceptable biomass levels or …

The correct prediction of the shape and strength of density dependence in productivity is key
to predicting future stock development and providing the best possible long‐term fisheries …