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1 Revisiting Spawning Aggregations: Defi nitions and Challenges
1.9 Summary
If done properly defi ning the phenomenon we call a spawning aggregation provides
a framework that is both biologically meaningful while at the same time useful and
practical in fi sheries management discussions. Maintaining a relatively restrictive
defi nition best serves these parallel goals. There will always exist specifi c examples
Fig. 1.3 Examples of the formation of feeding aggregations over spawning aggregations involve
( a ) whale sharks, Rhincodon typus (Photo: © Doug Perrine/SeaPics.com) ( b) manta rays, Manta
birostris (Photo: © Michael L. Domeier)
1 Revisiting Spawning Aggregations: Defi nitions and Challenges
1.9 Summary
If done properly defi ning the phenomenon we call a spawning aggregation provides
a framework that is both biologically meaningful while at the same time useful and
practical in fi sheries management discussions. Maintaining a relatively restrictive
defi nition best serves these parallel goals. There will always exist specifi c examples
Fig. 1.3 Examples of the formation of feeding aggregations over spawning aggregations involve
( a ) whale sharks, Rhincodon typus (Photo: © Doug Perrine/SeaPics.com) ( b) manta rays, Manta
birostris (Photo: © Michael L. Domeier)