females, sizes range from 14 mm to 63 mm CL; mean values are 36 (Æ 8.2SD) mm,
and the most common size is 35 mm CL.
The most important fishing grounds in the Alboran Sea are located in the vicinity
of the Alboran Island (Fig. 18.13). According to Spanish regulation, trawlers can
operate in the Alboran Island between 100 and 1000 m depth. The maximum
duration of fishing trips is 10 days. The number of vessels authorized in the fishing
grounds is currently 51, most of them >24 m length. The highest fishing activity of
this fleet is carried out between May and September, and the monthly catch
Fig. 18.13 Aristeus antennatus fishing grounds in the Alboran Island (GSA02)
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5
10
15
20
25
30
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Fig. 18.14 Monthly catches of Aristeus antennatus in the Alboran Island (GSA02)
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and the most common size is 35 mm CL.
The most important fishing grounds in the Alboran Sea are located in the vicinity
of the Alboran Island (Fig. 18.13). According to Spanish regulation, trawlers can
operate in the Alboran Island between 100 and 1000 m depth. The maximum
duration of fishing trips is 10 days. The number of vessels authorized in the fishing
grounds is currently 51, most of them >24 m length. The highest fishing activity of
this fleet is carried out between May and September, and the monthly catch
Fig. 18.13 Aristeus antennatus fishing grounds in the Alboran Island (GSA02)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
E
F
M
A
My
J
Jl
A
S
O
N
D
%
Months
Fig. 18.14 Monthly catches of Aristeus antennatus in the Alboran Island (GSA02)
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603