Hatching Time and Early Growth of Diplodus sargus sargus

What is it about?

Daily growth increments in sagittal otoliths were used to estimate the age and growth of young of the year (YOY) white seabream, Diplodus sargus sargus

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Why is it important?

Knowledge on early life history parameters such as daily age, growth and hatching time in each area within the distribution range of a species plays an important role. Geographic variations of daily age, growth and hatching time in many fish populations are an essential step for understanding the temporal variability of environmental conditions. Thus, having reliable daily growth pattern and daily age estimates of the white seabream is critical to establish accurate stock assessments.