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Explore temperature data and gag grouper larva trends from the Charleston Bump, a critical fish habitat in the Gulf Stream. Analyze recruitment conditions from 1986, 1987, 1990, and 1992 to understand the impact of temperature variations on population dynamics.
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Temperature data and Gag Grouper larva From The Charleston Bump: An Island of Essential Fish Habitat in the Gulf Stream GEORGE R. SEDBERRY, JOHN C. MCGOVERN, AND OLEG PASHUK South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Marine Resources Research Institute Post Office Box 12559, Charleston, South Carolina 29422-2559
Discussion Look at the four data graphs on the next pages (1986, 1987, 1990 and 1992)-handouts may be provided The graphs show good recruitment conditions in (1990 and 1992) and bad recruitment (1986 and 1987). Ideas on why? (hint: look at the temperatures by the continental shelf) Go to last slide