BlueWater Boats & Sportsfishing - June 01, 2018

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THE AMAZING REPRODUCTION


TECHNIQUES OF GAMEFISH


AUTHOR: DR JULIAN PEPPERELL
PHOTOGRAPHY: DR JULIAN PEPPERELL; DOUG PERRINE; THOMAS SCHMIDT; TIM SIMPSON

The life cycles of pelagic fish are many and varied, with some species producing mind-
boggling numbers of eggs while others, especially sharks, give birth to large babies that
are relatively few in number but well equipped to look after themselves. Dr Julian Pepperell
reveals the fascinating ways in which pelagic fish reproduce, and why each strategy
works best for their population.

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