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 were provided by N. Hall, L. Laurenson and L. Pen. 

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 in otoliths for the precision estimates. Gratitude is 

 expressed to J. Casselman, R. Fletcher, M. Moran, 

 N. Hall, two anonymous referees, and the scientific 

 editor for constructive criticism of our work and this 

 paper. Financial support was provided by the Western 

 Australian Department of Fisheries. 



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