EFFECT OF FISHING AND MATURATION ON THE BARB POPULATION OF THE NOZHA-HYDRODROME

EFFECT OF FISHING AND MATURATION ON THE BARB
POPULATION OF THE NOZHA-HYDRODROME
ABSTRACT
The []m-;J/Is bynni in the Nozha hydrodrome is now far 1 –
abundant than it was in the early years, A historical account 0
the Hydrodrome and its fishery is given. The length frequency a
age composition of the fish in the commercial catch are discussed.
The size and age at first maturity, as well as the sex ratio are studied.
Fecundity accord ing to fish length and weight are also estima ed.
A size limit is r commended to protect the stock of B. bynni in
N. hydrodrome.