Title

Simulated performance of catch curve methods for estimating total mortality rate

Authors

Matthew W. Smith, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
John M. Hoenig, Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceFollow

Document Type

Report

Department/Program

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Publication Date

10-2012

Series

Data report (Virginia Institute of Marine Science) ; no. 60.

Abstract

This document has been issued as VIMS Data Report 60 and provides additional simulation results for Smith et al. (2012) published in the North American Journal of Fisheries Management. Catch curve methods are a basic tool of population dynamics for estimating total mortality rate from age composition. There are a number of methodological issues which remain unresolved. Smith et al. (2012) attempts to provide guidelines on the use of these methods based on extensive Monte Carlo simulations. This report presents additional simulation results to supplement the results in the journal article. The estimators, evaluation criteria, simulation procedures, and conditions simulated are given in the journal article.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21220/V5K312

Keywords

Fishes, Stock Assessment, Statistics

Related Materials

Smith, MW, Then AY, Wor C., et al. 2012. Recommendations for Catch-Curve Analysis. North American Journal of Fisheries Management. v.32(5) : 956-967. DOI: 10.1080/02755947.2012.711270

Recommended Citation

Smith, M. W., & Hoenig, J. M. (2012) Simulated performance of catch curve methods for estimating total mortality rate. Data report (Virginia Institute of Marine Science) ; no. 60.. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://doi.org/10.21220/V5K312