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Identification of deep-water pink shrimp abundance distribution patterns and nursery grounds in the eastern Mediterranean by means of generalized additive modelling

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Generalized Additive Modelling (GAM) techniques were used to model the time series of abundance data of deep-water pink shrimp, collected during the MEDITS bottom trawl surveys carried out in the Greek seas from 1996 to 2006, as functions of the sampling location (longitude–latitude), depth and year. The life stages of the species were taken into account. All variables were highly significant, although latitude and depth had always the highest explanatory power. The total abundance was higher between 100 and 400 m of depth, with juveniles and adults being more abundant in the 100–200 m and 200–400 m depth strata, respectively. GAM prediction maps showed high abundance concentration areas for all life stages mainly in the Aegean Sea. The most important nursery ground identified was located in the Saronikos Gulf and a secondary in the Thracian Sea. Concerning the concentration areas of the adult specimens, they are located mainly in the Saronikos Gulf, the Thracian Sea, the Thermaikos Gulf, the Cretan Sea and the eastern part of the Aegean.

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The authors wish to express their appreciation to all participants in the MEDITS-GR cruises and the working groups involved in the project.

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  1. Institute of Marine Biological Resources, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Aghios Kosmas, 16777, Helliniko, Greece

    Chrissi-Yianna Politou & John Dokos

  2. Institute of Marine Biological Resources, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Thalassocosmos, 71003, Heraklion Crete, Greece

    George Tserpes

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Politou, CY., Tserpes, G. & Dokos, J. Identification of deep-water pink shrimp abundance distribution patterns and nursery grounds in the eastern Mediterranean by means of generalized additive modelling. Hydrobiologia 612, 99–107 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-008-9488-8

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