Study of the Blue Crab in Texas

Date

1966

Authors

More, William R.

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Publisher

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Abstract

Information on seasonal abundance, growth, movements and environmental relationships was used to study trends in the blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) population of Texas, while a survey of the commercial fishery was made to determine the size of the catch and market conditions.

Description

pages 213-234; available for download at the link below.

Keywords

blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, abundance, seasonal variations, growth, migrations, crab fisheries

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