Subject Area
Biology
Description
Striped bass are one of the most popular and sought-after gamefish in the United States for recreation and commercial fishermen. This popularity comes from their size, with many fish reaching 40+ pounds, a prominent dish in seafood restaurants, and their expansive habitat as they inhabit waters from Florida to Canada (1). During the late 1970s/80s, the population began sharply declining due to overfishing, and governments enacted regulations to stabilize the population (1). However, as of 2020, overfishing is still occurring, and regulations are continuously evolving (1). Each state has their own rules and regulations for possessing striped bass for commercial and recreational fishermen. This study examines how the age and catch location of the fish influences the mortality rates. This study aims to see if specific age ranges or areas have higher mortality rates and if state governments could place regulations to protect these fish in these vulnerable regions.BIO 340 final project
Publisher
Providence College
Date
Spring 5-19-2023
Type
Poster
Format
Text
Language
English
