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- Shallow-Water Surface Areas and Shoreline Distances on the Texas Coast
- Report on the surface areas and shoreline distances on the Texas coast, including bay areas, beaches, and system measurements.
- Partially Annotated Bibliography of Purse Seines and Their Effect on Targeted Fishery Stocks
- Abstract: Available literature concerning purse seine fisheries was reviewed. Literature was selected for this report if 1) it presented information that provided insight into the history and long-term trends in a fishery and 2) it presented information on purse seines unique to a fishery. Information found in the reviewed literature revealed that purse seines are a highly efficient fishing gear and without adequate regulation are potentially damaging to targeted fish populations.
- Trends in Abundance and Size of Adult White Shrimp in Texas Gulf Waters ≤ 18.3 m During May-July 1970-82
- Report detailing studies on the white shrimp of Texas, including catch rates, mean length, and size comparison with past years.
- Characteristics of Indochinese Seafood Dealers and Commercial Fishermen in Texas
- Report detailing the interviews conducting in 1985 with commercial fishermen and Indochinese seafood dealers to determine the impact on Texas commercial fisheries. The problem highlighted by this report is that communication with the Indochinese is problematic and makes it difficult to determine the impact of these dealers on Texas fisheries.
- Weight-Total Length Relationships for 57 Saltwater Fishes
- Report on a study which developed weight to total length regression equations for 57 saltwater fishes.
- A Survey of Black Bass Tournament Fishing in Texas: 1979
- Report documenting statistics and information about black bass tournament fishing and monitoring the impact of tournament fishing in Texas reservoirs.
- Weekend Sport Boat Fishermen Finfish Catch Statistics For Texas Bay Systems, May 1974-May 1982
- Report documenting statistics related to the finfish catch of weekend sport boat fisherman in the bays and gulf waters of Texas from May 1974 to May 1982.
- Trends in the Finfish Landings by Sport Boat Fisherman in Texas Marine Waters, May 1974-May 1985
- Report on study of private-boat fishermen, including their catches and comparisons with previous years to note changes over time.
- Trends in Texas Commercial Fishery Landings 1972-1989
- Report documenting statistics related to commercial fishery landings including trends in quantities and values of various species.
- Monitoring of Coastal Finfish Resources for Sport Fish Management, October 1981-September 1982
- Report on the finfish in Texas with data on their availability, harvest, abundance, and catching methods.
- Trends in Finfish Landings of Sport-Boat Anglers in Texas Marine Waters, May 1974-May 1990
- The report includes annual pressure and landings estimates for a private boat, party boat and head boat fishing in Texas bays and passes.
- Fish Stocking in Texas Bays: 1975-1990
- Abstract: In 1990, 183,896,448 red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) fry and fingerlings were stocked into Texas bays. Upper Laguna Madre received 34,887 fingerling spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake received 337,880 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fingerlings.
- Comparison of Two Sampling Methods for Estimating Zooplankton Densities in Fish Culture Ponds
- Report discussing results of a study comparing selected zooplankton population densities estimated by pooling samples - from five locations in saltwater fish culture ponds with one sample collected from a single pond location.
- Critical Thermal Maxima of Paddlefish Fry and Fingerlings
- Report examining the thermal tolerance of three age groups of paddlefish including the methodology of the study and the experimental results of the study.
- Movement of Blue Crabs in Trinity Bay
- Report presenting the results of a study on the movement patterns of blue crabs in Trinity Bay.
- A Comparison of Post Larval and Juvenile Brown Shrimp, (Penaeus aztecus), Catches in Two Gear Types
- Report detailing the capture of brown shrimp and the effectiveness of catching methods. Marsh net appears to be more efficient in catching the shrimp.
- Monitoring of Coastal Shellfish Resources, January-December 1982
- This report summarizes the initiation of a program that will yield long term trends in abundance and stability of shellfish in Texas waters.
- Chemical Marking of Fingerling Striped Bass Otoliths
- Report on the results of a study examining the efficacy of immersing striped bass fingerlings in a solution of tetracycline as a marking method in order to gather accurate statistics on the survival rate of striped bass fingerlings.
- Fish Stocking in Texas Bays: 1975-1988
- Abstract: In 1988, 67,610,285 red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) eggs, fry and fingerlings were stocked into Texas bays. Matagorda Bay received 14,127,903 fry and fingerling spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Galveston Bay received 4,464,400 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fry and 313,454 fingerlings. The Brazos River received 570 striped bass fingerlings.
- A Survey of Black Bass Tournament Fishing in Texas: 1980
- Report documenting statistics and information about black bass tournament fishing, including effects of tournament fishing on bass population and trends in fishing quality experienced by tournament fishermen.
- Summary of Biological Information on Rudd Scardinius erythrophthalmus
- Report summarizing biological information on rudd used by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to ban the possession, transportation, and propagation of rudd in 1990.
- A Summary of Fish Tagging in Texas Bays: 1975-1988
- Report summarizing fish tagging and tagged fish returns from November 1975 to December 1988, with comparisons and updated information compared to previous similar work.
- Trends in Finfish Catches by Private Sport-Boat Fishermen in Texas Marine Waters through May 1984
- The report documenting statistics related to determine the species composition, size, number, and catch per unit of the effort of economically important, finishes caught in the gulf waters off Texas.
- Striped Bass Culture Program Report: 1989
- Abstract: This report documents the 1989 Texas striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and hybrid striped bass (M. saxatilis x M. chrysops) production and compares 1989 data to those collected in previous years. Recommendations are offered to improve existing procedures and methods. (p. ii)
- Mark-Recapture Studies of Penaeid Shrimp in Texas, 1978-80
- Report detailing the findings of 14 mark-recapture studies on penaeid shrimp along the Texas coast, with data on their movement and growth.
- Culture of Red Drum Fingerlings
- Report on the procedures used by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to culture of red drum fingerlings for use in supplementing the stock in Texas water ways.
- Oyster Population Trends in Galveston Bay 1973-1978
- This report summarizes oyster population data obtained in 1973-78 and continues the analysis of population trends in the Redfish Bar Reef Complex.
- Fish Stocking in Texas Bays: 1975-1989
- Abstract: In 1989, 82,139,452 red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) fry and fingerlings were stocked into Texas bays. Matagorda and East Matagorda Bay received 74,313 fry and fingerling spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Galveston Bay received 5,049,000 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fry and 349,240 fingerlings.
- Proposed Standard Length Categories for Guadalupe Bass
- The report is about a popular sport fish, Guadalupe Bass, and species of special concern endemic to Texas. It presents many challenges to fishery professionals who seek to conserve their ecological, economic and recreational benefits.
- A Survey of Black Bass Tournament Fishing in Texas: 1982
- This report contains results of the 1982 segment of the Survey of Black Bass Tournament Fishing on Texas Reservations. The survey, initiated in 1978, was developed to monitor effects of tournament fishing on bass populations and trends in fishing quality experienced by tournament fisherman.
- Non-Reef Oyster Sampling in the Laguna Madre, Texas
- The objective of the report is to summarize catches of non-reef oyster samples collected in upper and lower Laguna Madre during January 1986- December 1988.
- Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass Culture in Texas
- Abstract: Since 1967, approximately 57.4 million striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and 56.2 million hybrids (M. saxatilis x M. chrysops) have been stocked into Texas waters. Fish for stocking were cultured using techniques described in this manual. (p. ii)
- Trends in Texas Commercial Fishery Landings, 1972-1990
- Report documenting statistics related to commercial fishery landings and ex-vessel value of statistics of finfish and shellfish harvested.
- Long-term Growth of Hatchery stocks of Texas and South Carolina Red Drum 1986-1989
- Report summarizing the longterm growth characteristics of Texas and South Carolina red drum hatchery stock over three years of growth. The report concludes there were no consistent differences in growth between the two groups over the three year test period.
- Number and Distribution of Crab Traps in Texas Bays
- This report is about the number and distribution of crabs traps fished in Texas bays determined by conducting arl surveys during fall-spring 1977-1978 and fall 1985.
- Channel and Blue Catfish Culture in Texas
- Report on channel and blue catfish being stocked in Texas waters, including the techniques used to stock these fish.
- Characteristics of Texas Commercial Net Fishermen
- Report detailing the findings of a survey to obtain information from commercial finfish fishermen in Texas.
- A Review of Spotted Seatrout Culture at the Perry R. Bass Marine Fisheries Research Station: 1983-1985
- Report on study of spotted seatrout, including spawning trials, water quality influence, survival rates, and returns.
- Distribution and Gonadal Development of Black Drum in Texas Gulf Waters
- Report detailing the findings of a study on black drum fish found in the Gulf of Mexico. Black drum seem to have peak activity from January-April.
- Whole Weight-Dressed Weight Relationship For Black Drum
- This report provides a whole weight-headed weight and whole weight-collared weight relationship for converting dressed weight to whole weight for individual black drum.
- Trends in Texas Commercial Fishery Landings, 1977-1984
- Report documenting statistics related to commercial fishery landings including impacts on saltwater fishing regulations, landing data of species, and any additional landing information.
- Potential Catch in Sport Beach Seines on the Upper Texas Coast
- Report determining the fishing potential of a section of sport beach seines, comparing it favorably against the fishing potential of Galveston Bay.
- Oyster Dredge Tow Time Comparison
- Report detailing the results of a study comparing the catch of eastern market oysters in .5 and 1 minute tows to determine if the interpretation of the data is affected.
- A Summary of Fish Tagging in Texas Bays: 1975-1982
- Report on red drum, spotted seatrout, and tag rates of these fish by fishermen.
- Trends in Texas Commercial Fishery Landings, 1977-1988
- Report documenting statistics related to commercial fishery landings for the years 1977 to 1988 in Texas bays and Gulf of Mexico near the Texas coast.
- Induced Spawning of Eastern Oysters
- Abstract: Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) were collected from South Bay, Texas and induced to spawn in the laboratory. These oysters were conditioned for 12 weeks on continuous flow using Matagorda Bay water. Spawning procedures used resulted in approximately two million larvae. Results indicate that Eastern oysters from South Bay, Texas can be successfully spawned in the laboratory using established procedures.
- Spawning Eastern Oysters out of Season Using Continuous Flow
- Report on the results of a study to test whether Eastern Oysters could be induced to spawn out of season in Texas. The study concluded that successful spawning of Eastern oysters on a year round basis is possible using continuous flow procedures.
- Striped Bass Culture Program Report: 1991
- Abstract: This report documents the 1991 Texas striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and hybrid striped bass (M. saxatilis x M. chrysops) production and compares 1991 data to those collected in previous years. (p. iii)
- The Texas Shrimp Fleet: A Description
- Report issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Coastal Fisheries Branch, which provides a description of the shrimp fleet for the fiscal year 1979. The description includes the number of vessels involved, vessel size, licensed shrimping activity and home ports.
- Survey of Finfish Harvest by Sport Fisherman in Selected Texas Bays, September-August 1974-76 and 1979-80
- Report on a survey of sport fishermen, including catch estimates, hours spent fishing, harvest data, and comparisons with other years.