Accession Number:

ADA172602

Title:

Species Profiles. Life Histories and Environmental Requirements of Coastal Fishes and Invertebrates (North Atlantic). Atlantic Herring,

Descriptive Note:

Biological rept.,

Corporate Author:

MAINE COOPERATIVE FISHERY RESEARCH UNIT ORONO

Personal Author(s):

• Kelly,Kevin H.
• Moring,John R.
• Parsons,John

Report Date:

1986-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

31.0

Abstract:

This specifies profile is one of a series on coastal aquatic organisms, principally fish, of sport, commercial, or ecological importance. This profile is designed to provide coastal managers, engineers, and biologists with a brief comprehensive sketch of the biological characteristics and environmental changes caused by coastal development. The profile has sections on taxonomy, life history, ecological role, environmental requirements, and economic importance, if applicable.

Descriptors:

• *FISHES
• TEMPERATURE
• OXYGEN
• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
• SALINITY
• SEDIMENTS
• TAXONOMY
• ECOLOGY
• TURBIDITY
• MORPHOLOGY(BIOLOGY)

Subject Categories:

• Biology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE