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5 Timing and Location of Aggregation and Spawning in Reef Fishes
Fig. 5.10 Depending on geomorphology, location and weather conditions spawn from aggregations
has different prospects for becoming part of oceanic circulation. ( a ) Current drifters started at a
Nassau grouper spawning site, western end Little Cayman quickly moved into oceanic waters
(Adapted from Grouper Moon Project, unpublished). ( b ) Current drifters launched at spawning
sites in south Long Island, Bahamas remained over or close to the insular shelf for several days
(Adapted from Colin 1992 )
5 Timing and Location of Aggregation and Spawning in Reef Fishes
Fig. 5.10 Depending on geomorphology, location and weather conditions spawn from aggregations
has different prospects for becoming part of oceanic circulation. ( a ) Current drifters started at a
Nassau grouper spawning site, western end Little Cayman quickly moved into oceanic waters
(Adapted from Grouper Moon Project, unpublished). ( b ) Current drifters launched at spawning
sites in south Long Island, Bahamas remained over or close to the insular shelf for several days
(Adapted from Colin 1992 )