Assessment of the queen conch, Strombus gigas, population and predation studies of hatchery-reared juveniles in Salt River Submarine Canyon, St. Croix, V. I.

Coulston ML and Et Al.. Assessment of the queen conch, Strombus gigas, population and predation studies of hatchery-reared juveniles in Salt River Submarine Canyon, St. Croix, V. I.. Quick Look Report. Missions 84-2 and 84-14. NOAA Hydrolab. St. Croix, V.I.

Study of queen conch (Strombus gigas) in Salt River Canyon, St. Croix. Looked at seasonal migration (to deeper or more shallow waters), mating & egg laying. Appears that the deep water populations are very important in species success.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Coulston, Mary; Et Al.
Publisher
NOAA Hydrolab
Units
SARI
Keywords
Animal Studies, Depth, Migration, queen conch (Strombus gigas), Reproduction, Salt River Canyon St. Croix US Virgin Islands, Seasonality

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