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