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The internal sulcal rings inMerluccius merlucciusotoliths cannot be considered as annuli. In the absence of a strong seasonal Zeitgeber, hake otoliths in the Mediterranean did not lay down an interpretable ring pattern that would be useful for age determination. A total of 484 sagittal otoliths from specimens ranging between 6 and 94cmL T was studied in monthly samples from the Gulf of Lions...
The bathymetric distribution ofMerluccius merlucciuswas studied as a function of length, age and maturity of specimens caught by commercial trawl and longline in different seasons. Males matured first at 28.8cm (3 years old), and females at 38.0cm (3.5 years old). Reproductive activity was noted practically throughout the year with its most pronounced spawning peak in the autumn. Most fish <37-40cm...
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