THE GLASS EEL FISHERY AND THE BY-CATCH IN THE RIO MINHO AFTER ONE DECADE (1981-1982 and 1991-1992)
Keywords:
GLASS EEL, FISHERY, BY-CATCH, RIO MINHO
Abstract
The results of an experimental glass eel fishery in the international Rio Minho, which took place over twelve months between November 1981 and November 1982, are compared with the data of the same period one decade later. Official statistics of the professional glass eel fishery, seasonal occurrence, mean length and weight of the glass eels are discussed. The by-catch and its biomass is determined in relation to duration of fishing, weight of captured glass eels and the official fishing season. The causes of mortality are briefly mentioned.
