Movements and exploitation 



Some tag return data from 1973 and 1974 studies were reported in NUSCo (1975). Anchor tags were 

 used in an attempt to estimate abundance and recaptures were made throughout the year during sampling 

 activities and by fishermen. Of 566 recaptures with location known, 422 (75%) were from local waters 

 in Niantic Bay and River. Most (81%) of the remainder were caught from 5 to 15 mi east of MNPS, 8 

 (10%) from within 5 mi to the west, 3 (4%) from 30 to 50 mi west, and 4 (5%) from offshore waters. 

 A large majority (80%) were caught during March through May of 1973 and 1974. Few tags were received 

 from cotmnercial fishermen which may be related to relatively poor retention of this type of tag in flatfish 

 (J. Castleman, NUSCo, pers. comm.), or to less cooperation in making returns. 



100 = full, 50 = half full, = empty 



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