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Genetic composition of queen conch (Lobatus gigas) population on Pedro Bank, Jamaica and its use in fisheries management.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Blythe-Mallett Azra, Aiken Karl A, Segura-Garcia Iris, Truelove Nathan K, Webber Mona K, Roye Marcia E, Box Stephen J
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The queen conch fishery in Jamaica is sustained by Pedro Bank, which is the main harvesting site located approximately 80 km south-west from Kingston. Due to its relative size, Pedro Bank has been subdivided into zones for management purposes by the Fisheries Division and the Veterinary Services Division. Understanding whether these sub-divisions reflect different sub-populations is critical for managing...
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