Describing patterns of spatially‐explicit population genetic structure and connectivity is vital for well‐designed conservation or management policies for marine species. However, for species having high dispersal capabilities and large population sizes, describing significant genetic structure may be difficult. Perna canaliculus , the endemic New Zealand green‐lipped mussel, is the cornerstone species of this country's aquacu...

The early development, growth and morphological changes of mackerel Scomber scombrus were investigated at different incubation temperatures (8, 10, 13, 15 and 18° C). Details on the early life history are illustrated with special reference to morphological transformations. Culture techniques to rear larval mackerel stages are described using laboratory cultured foods. Artificially fertilized eggs were hatched after 80·6 h at 1...

The effect of incubation temperature (8·6, 11·1, 13·2, 15·1 and 16·8° C) on north‐east Atlantic mackerel Scomber scombrus development, growth and age at starvation during the yolk‐sac larval period was investigated. Standard length at hatch was found to be inversely proportional to incubation temperatures within the natural thermal ranges of this species; it ranged from 3·76 mm at 11·1° C to 3·30 mm at 17·8° C. Following hatch...