Research Project: Life history and age validation of blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) in the Gulf of Mexico with implications for stock assessment models
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The three main objectives of this proposal were as follows: 1. Obtain sex-specific age and growth estimates of blacktip sharks in the eastern and western Gulf, 2. Examine reproduction of blacktip sharks in the eastern and western Gulf, 3. Apply a novel technique (vertebral chemistry) as an age validation method for blacktip sharks. The information gained from this proposed project will provide usable and relevant information to aid fishery researchers, scientists, and managers to make informed management decisions that can be directly utilized for future assessments.
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