Report detailing the interviews conducting in 1985 with commercial fishermen and Indochinese seafood dealers to determine the impact on Texas commercial fisheries. The problem highlighted by this report is that communication with the Indochinese is problematic and makes it difficult to determine the impact of these dealers on Texas fisheries.
Report on the results of a study examining the efficacy of immersing striped bass fingerlings in a solution of tetracycline as a marking method in order to gather accurate statistics on the survival rate of striped bass fingerlings.
Report documenting information about the Texas Gulf shrimping season, including determining opening and closing dates of the 1984 shrimiping season in the Texas Territorial sea.
Abstract: Circle hooks caught 3.3 times more fish of each species than straight-shank hooks. The proportion of each species caught on circle and straight-shank hooks was similar. Circle hooks caught smaller (younger) red drum and black drum than did straight-shank hooks. Because the circle hooks catch more red drum and back drum, the potential for mortality by hooking fish in locations other than in the lip is as great for circle hooks as it is for straight-shank hooks.
Report discussing results of a study comparing selected zooplankton population densities estimated by pooling samples - from five locations in saltwater fish culture ponds with one sample collected from a single pond location.
Report examining the thermal tolerance of three age groups of paddlefish including the methodology of the study and the experimental results of the study.
Report on the procedures used by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to culture of red drum fingerlings for use in supplementing the stock in Texas water ways.
Abstract: In 1988, 67,610,285 red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) eggs, fry and fingerlings were stocked into Texas bays. Matagorda Bay received 14,127,903 fry and fingerling spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Galveston Bay received 4,464,400 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fry and 313,454 fingerlings. The Brazos River received 570 striped bass fingerlings.
Abstract: In 1989, 82,139,452 red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) fry and fingerlings were stocked into Texas bays. Matagorda and East Matagorda Bay received 74,313 fry and fingerling spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Galveston Bay received 5,049,000 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fry and 349,240 fingerlings.
Abstract: In 1990, 183,896,448 red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) fry and fingerlings were stocked into Texas bays. Upper Laguna Madre received 34,887 fingerling spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake received 337,880 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fingerlings.
Abstract: Since 1971, approximately thirty-eight million Florida largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) were stocked into Texas waters. Fish for stocking were cultured using techniques described in this manual.
Report examining cultured paddlefish, their muscle proteins, and their eyes to see if protein electrophoresis is a useful way to study stock dynamics. The report indicates this is an inadequate means of study.
Report issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Coastal Fisheries Branch about the harvest of fishermen from three specific locations on the Texas coast, including the Galveston - Freeport, Aransas-Corpus Christi and the Lower laguna Madre area, from September 1982 to May 1983.
Abstract: Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) were collected from South Bay, Texas and induced to spawn in the laboratory. These oysters were conditioned for 12 weeks on continuous flow using Matagorda Bay water. Spawning procedures used resulted in approximately two million larvae. Results indicate that Eastern oysters from South Bay, Texas can be successfully spawned in the laboratory using established procedures.
Report summarizing the longterm growth characteristics of Texas and South Carolina red drum hatchery stock over three years of growth. The report concludes there were no consistent differences in growth between the two groups over the three year test period.
This document provides information on the master plan that is meant to characterize public use zones and to program the facilities and infrastructure to support public use and operation at Mother Neff State Park.
The objective of the report is to summarize catches of non-reef oyster samples collected in upper and lower Laguna Madre during January 1986- December 1988.
This report is about the number and distribution of crabs traps fished in Texas bays determined by conducting arl surveys during fall-spring 1977-1978 and fall 1985.
Report detailing the results of a study comparing the catch of eastern market oysters in .5 and 1 minute tows to determine if the interpretation of the data is affected.
Abstract: Available literature concerning purse seine fisheries was reviewed. Literature was selected for this report if 1) it presented information that provided insight into the history and long-term trends in a fishery and 2) it presented information on purse seines unique to a fishery. Information found in the reviewed literature revealed that purse seines are a highly efficient fishing gear and without adequate regulation are potentially damaging to targeted fish populations.
Report detailing the findings of studies on blue crab populations in Texas, including mean monthly catch rates, effectiveness of catching methods, and catch data.
Report on a study "to provide a preliminary evaluation of computer assisted analysis of shape and growth patterns of calcified structures of spotted seatrout collected from the lower Laguna Madre, Matagorda, and Galveston Bays" (p. 1). It includes data collected using the OPRS software and discusses how the analysis can assist in separating stocks.
This documnet "presents an approach for accelerating community succession using native aquatic plant fonder colonies. By ensuring that propagules, such as seed or plant fragments, are present in sufficient numbers when conditions are suitable for natural establishment, the time required for vegetative colonization to occur is shortened...Recommendations for production of suitable propagules include their growth requirements, operation of production facilities, and selection of different propagule types by species. Recommendations for establishment of these propagules in reservoir ecosystems include site selection, season of establishment, planting techniques, defining individual phases of an establishment project and monitoring and adaptive management after species are introduced." (p. v).
The report is about a popular sport fish, Guadalupe Bass, and species of special concern endemic to Texas. It presents many challenges to fishery professionals who seek to conserve their ecological, economic and recreational benefits.
Report on study of commercial saltwater finfish fishermen, including their seine tag purchases, trotline tag purchases, and the counties these were bought in.
Reports documenting the use of gill nets Corpus Christi Bay and upper and lower Laguna Madre Systems from September-December 1981, determining that those nets cannot be used to exclude red drum and spotted seatrout while selectively catching other species.
Report documenting the results of a study on the amount of shrinkage when spotted sea trout are stored on ice. The study found the shrinkage averaged 3 millimeters after a 24 hour period and was insignificant in enforcement of minimum size limits in recreational fishing.
Report on the results of a study to test whether Eastern Oysters could be induced to spawn out of season in Texas. The study concluded that successful spawning of Eastern oysters on a year round basis is possible using continuous flow procedures.
Report of a study conducted in St. Charles Bay and Aransas Bay to determine if stocked fish could potentially enhance native populations of red drum fishes in these waters.
Abstract: Since 1967, approximately 57.4 million striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and 56.2 million hybrids (M. saxatilis x M. chrysops) have been stocked into Texas waters. Fish for stocking were cultured using techniques described in this manual. (p. ii)
Abstract: This report documents the 1989 Texas striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and hybrid striped bass (M. saxatilis x M. chrysops) production and compares 1989 data to those collected in previous years. Recommendations are offered to improve existing procedures and methods. (p. ii)
Abstract: This report documents the 1991 Texas striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and hybrid striped bass (M. saxatilis x M. chrysops) production and compares 1991 data to those collected in previous years. (p. iii)
Report documenting information about the striped bass culture program, including data from the year 1992 compared to previous years with recommendations and improve the program.
The report summarizes the reef building activities in Texas since 1947 and comparision, where possible, the longevity of particular construction materials over time.
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