Spatial distribution of the Chionoecetes opilio functional groups in the Barents Sea population during 2013–2017 fishing seasons
https://doi.org/10.36038/2307-3497-2018-172-49-69
Abstract
Spatial distribution of the Barents Sea snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) in the Russian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the high seas (the Loophole) was analyzed basing on the data collected using commercial fishing traps during the fishing seasons 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017. Functional groups of the snow crab population were distinguished in compliance with allometric growth patterns and the terminal moult phenomenon of Chionoecetes species. Available data have enabled us to reveal spatial distribution of morphometrically mature males (MM) and morphometrically immature males (MI) as well as mature and immature females. Distribution patterns of mentioned functional groups visualize allocation of following population units: reproductive area, foraging area of MM and MI males, non-sterile eviction area and sterile eviction area. All these population units as well as the foraging area of early instars and the larvae settling area are allocated within the Russian EEZ. The Loophole covers mainly the peripheral area of the Barents Sea snow crab population. Only a small northeastern part of the Loophole covers the foraging area of MM males. Results of implement study show that the core of the Barents Sea snow crab population is allocated within the Russian continental shelf in the Barents Sea. Only the western periphery of the snow crab population, which apparently belongs to non-sterile and sterile evictions areas, extends beyond the Russian continental shelf.
About the Authors
D. O. Sologub
Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI «VNIRO»)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
D. O. Alexeyev
Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI «VNIRO»)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
S. V. Goryanina
Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI «VNIRO»)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Sologub D.O., Alexeyev D.O., Goryanina S.V. Spatial distribution of the Chionoecetes opilio functional groups in the Barents Sea population during 2013–2017 fishing seasons. Trudy VNIRO. 2018;172:49-69. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.36038/2307-3497-2018-172-49-69
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