Patterns of linear growth and formation of annulus on scales of pacific herring in Peter the Great Bay

The data on linear growth and the scale annuli forming are generalized for pacific herring in Peter Great Bay. zone scales begins April-May, whereas of slow formed from October to January. phenological season active somatic also starts April-May this area, largest gains body length detected late summer — early autumn, ends by NovemberDecember. Size diversity young fish depends starting conditions first year life timing puberty. increases adults because accelerating dwelling local favorable environments with longer growing season.