The Canadian Swordfish Fishery'' 



S. N. TIBBO and A. SREEDHARAN^ 



ABSTRACT 



During the early 1960's the traditional harpoon fishery for swordfish off the east coast of Canada was 

 replaced by a longline fisher) . Fishing areas and seasons expanded , landings increased and size composition 

 of the catch decreased. Catch and effort data for the period 1958 to 1970 covering both fishing methods were 

 analyzed and the results are presented. 



' Abstract only; this paper was presented orally, but only title 

 and abstract were submitted for publication. 



- Fisheries Research Board of Canada, Biological Station. St. 

 Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. 



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