Genetic diversity and population structure of the yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) comparing samples collected in artisanal fisheries of Ecuador and Mexico using …

Abstract:

The yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is a bony fish belonging to the Scombridae family. It is found on tropical and subtropical pelagic waters around the world. Thunnus albacares, particularly, is a species of high economic, ecologic and social value as it supports a relevant sector of the fishery industry [1]. Therefore, ensure an adequate management of this resource is necessary to maintain both sustainability and commercial trade [2][3]. Moreover, as an apex predator, the conservation of the yellowfin tuna is relevant for the preservation of healthy marine ecosystems and prevent the loss of this species [4]. However, to date, multiple mismatches between management units and biological populations have been reported in the case of the yellowfin tuna in different regions of the world. These mismatches put in danger the correct management of the marine resource [5][6]. Specifically, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean …

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2019

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