Spawning Aggregations of Clupea pallasii

Main Ref. Hay DE, 1985, Reproductive biology of Pacific herring (Clupea harengus pallasi), Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science 42:111-126; Haegele CW, Schweigert JF, 1985, Distribution and characteristics of herring spawning grounds and description of spawning behavior, Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 42(S1): s39-s55, 10.1139/f85-261; Hourston AS, 1980, Timing of herring spawns in British Columbia, 1942-1979, Canadian Industry Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 118:1-101; Yvonne Sadovy, 0, pers. comm.; Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2012, Stock assessment report on Pacific herring in British Columbia in 2012, Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Science Advisory Report 2012/062; Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2013, 2012/2013 Pacific herring integrated fisheries management plan summary, Fisheries and Oceans Canada IFMP Summary
Spawning type Group spawning
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
In water egg collection; Spawning observation
Indirect
High seasonal landings; Significant increase in numbers observed (eg > 3x)
Status Same
Lunar phase
Habitat type Shallow coastal; Macroalgae; Gravel
Management Limited entry; Landing quota; Time/area closure Gear Gill net; Purse seine
Country Canada
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