Citation: Holt, E.W.L. 1892 Survey of fishing grounds, west coast of Ireland, 1890-1891. Reports on the scientific evidence bearing on the economic aspects of the fishes collected during the survey. Scientific Proceedings of the Royal Dublin Society 7: 388-477
Number of Pages: 90
Volume Part: 4
Keywords: Ecology, Fauna, Fish, Fishing, Marine, Pisces, Reproductive biology, Survey
Abstract: This paper considers elements of fish and fisheries biology that have economic implications for the fishing industry on the west coast of Ireland. The paper is divided into six parts, viz.:- (i) the spawning period and distribution of spawning fish; (ii) the definition of immature fish, and comparison of the habitats of mature and immature fish; (iii) the effect of different nets upon the capture of immature fish; (iv) the food of fishes; (v) suggestions offered as to the possible utility of some unsaleable fish; (vi) concluding remarks, upon measures for the protection of immature fish, and for the increase of fish supply.