Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources
Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources
Publications

Peer-Reviewed

Fernö, A., Jørgensen, T., Løkkeborg, S., and Winger, P.D. 2011. Variable swimming speeds in individual Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.) determined by high resolution acoustic tracking. Marine Biology Research, 7:310-313.

He, P., and Winger, P.D. 2010. Effect of trawling on the seabed and mitigation measures to reduce impact. In: Behavior of Marine Fishes: Capture Processes and Conservation Challenges. Edited by P. He. Blackwell Publishing. pp. 295-314.

Grant, S.M. 2006. An exploratory fishing survey and biological resource assessment of Atlantic hagfish (Myxine glutinosa) occurring on the southwest slope of the Newfoundland Grand Bank. J. Northw. Atl. Fish. Soc., Vol. 36: 1-20.

Grant, S.M. 2003. Mortality of snow crab discarded in Newfoundland and Labrador's trap fishery: at-sea experiments on the effect of drop height and air exposure duration. Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2481: vi + 28 p.

Grant, S.M., Lee, E.M., Christian, J.R., and Buchanan, R.A. 2001. Occurrence of logperch (Percina caprodes) in tributaries of Atikonak Lake, Labrador: a northeast range extension in Canada. Canadian Field Naturalist. Vol. 114: 685-688.

Grant, S.M., and Brown, J.A. 1999 Variation in condition of 0-group Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in coastal Newfoundland: laboratory analysis of simple indices and interpretation of field observations. Marine Biology. Vol. 133: 611-620.

Grant, S.M., and Kott, E. 1999. Variation in field estimates of daily ration in yellow perch (Perca flavescens L.). Journal of Fish Biology. Vol 54: 396-403.

Grant, S.M., and Brown, J.A. 1998. Diel foraging cycles and interactions among juvenile Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) at a nearshore site in Newfoundland. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Vol. 55: 1307-1316.

Grant, S.M., and Brown, J.A. 1998. Nearshore settlement and localized populations of age 0 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in shallow coastal waters of Newfoundland. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Vol. 55: 1317-1327.

Grant, S.M., Brown, J.A., and Boyce, D.L.1998. Enlarged fatty livers of small juvenile cod (Gadus morhua): a comparison of laboratory cultured and wild juveniles. Journal of Fish Biology. Vol. 52: 1105-1114.

McQuinn, I.H., and Winger, P.D. 2003. Tilt angle and target strength: target tracking of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) during trawling. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 60:575-583.

Martínez, M., Guderley, H., Dutil, J.-D, Winger, P.D., He, P, and Walsh, S.J. 2003. Condition, prolonged swimming performance and muscle metabolic capacities of cod Gadus morhua. Journal of Experimental Biology, 206:503-511.

Underwood, M.J., Winger, P.D., and Legge, G. 2012. Development and evaluation of a new high definition self-contained underwater camera system to observe fish and fishing gears in situ. Journal of Ocean Technology, 7(1): 59-70.

Walsh, S.J., and Winger, P.D. 2011. Bottom seining in Canada, 1948-2010: Its development, fisheries and ecosystem impacts. Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, No. 2922, 147p. 

Winger, P.D., and Walsh, P.J. 2011. Selectivity, efficiency, and underwater observations of modified trap designs for the snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, Fisheries Research, 109:107-113

Winger, P.D., Eayrs, S., and Glass, C.W. 2010.  Fish behaviour near bottom trawls.  In: Behavior of Marine Fishes: Capture Processes and Conservation Challenges. Edited by P. He. Blackwell Publishing. pp. 67-103.

Winger, P.D. 2008. Fishing smarter: improving harvesting through the study of animal behaviour. Journal of Ocean Technology, 3(2): 15-20.

Winger, P.D., and Walsh, P.J. 2007. The feasibility of escape mechanisms in conical snow crab traps. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 64:1587-1591.

Winger, P.D., DeLouche, H., and Legge, G. 2006.  Designing and testing new fishing gears: The value of a flume tank. Marine Technology Society Journal, 40:44-49.

Winger, P.D., Walsh, S.J., He, P., Brown, J.A. 2004. Simulating trawl herding in flatfish: the role of fish length on behaviour and swimming characteristics. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 61:1179-1185.

Winger, P.D., McCallum, B.R., Walsh, S.J., and Brown, J.A. 2002. Taking the bait: in situ voluntary ingestion of acoustic transmitters by Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Hydrobiologia, 483:287-292.

Winger, P.D., and Walsh, S.J. 2001. Tagging of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) with intragastric transmitters: effects of forced insertion and voluntary ingestion on retention, food consumption and survival.  Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 17:234-239.

Winger, P.D., He, P., and Walsh, S.J. 2000. Factors affecting the swimming endurance and catchability of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 57:1200-1207.

Winger, P.D., He, P., and Walsh, S.J. 1999. Swimming endurance of American plaice (Hippoglossoides platessoides) and its role in fish capture. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 56:252-265. 

Technical Reports

Northern Shrimp

Bishop, G. 2010. Evaluating the effects of hydro-acoustic sensors on trawl performance in the Newfoundland shrimp fishery. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-288: 16p.

DeLouche, H. 2007. Results from flume tank testing of an environmentally friendly trawling system. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-232: 19p.

DeLouche, H., and Legge, G. 2008. Sea trials using a low opening high spread shrimp trawl. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-274: 17p.

DeLouche, H. 2009. Improving the energy efficiency of a typical 65' shrimp vessel in Newfoundland and Labrador. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-312: 15p.

Legge, G. 2009. Improving the Fuel Efficiency of Newfoundland Inshore Shrimp Trawls (Phase I). Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-295: 50p.

Snow Crab

Bishop, G. 2009. Expanding the use of escape mechanisms throughout the Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery for 2009. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-294: 20p.

Grant, S.M., Keats, C, and Blackwood, G. 2002. Survivability of snow crab discarded from the pot fishery: experimental cage design and preliminary drop experiments. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-34: vi + 36 p.

Grant, S.M., and Hiscock, W. 2009. A bait comparison study in the Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery: does Atlantic herring stand a chance against squid? Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-314: 59p.

Hiscock, W., P. Winger, C. Keats, K. Carroll, and T. Brown. 2006.  Commercial trials of escape mechanisms and a flexible bag system in the Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery, 2005-2006.  Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P- 208.  iii + 26 p.

Hiscock, W. and Grant, S.M. 2008.  Investigation of the use of collared traps to reduce the catch of white crab in the southwestern Gulf of St. Lawrence Area 19 snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-242, iii + 38p.

Legge, G., Batten, C., and Winger, P.D. 2009. Biodegradable twine:  A means of reducing ghost fishing in the Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-284: 28p.

Walsh, P., and Grant, S.M. 2002. Use of processed fish offal as bait in the Newfoundland crab fishery. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-03: 20 p. + App.

Winger, P.D., Walsh, P., Grant, S.M., Keats., C., Kelly, M., Sullivan, R., Hiscock, W., and Squires, L. 2006. Investigating the selectivity and efficiency of different conical traps in the Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-128 and P-152: 31p. 

Atlantic Hagfish

Grant, S.M., Hiscock, W., Bishop, G., and Sullivan, R. 2009. Assessment of the emerging Atlantic hagfish (Myxine glutinosa) fishery in NAFO subdivision 3Ps: Year IV - 2009. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. P-276: 74p.

Grant, S.M., Hiscock, W., Bishop, G., and Sullivan, R. 2009. Assessment of the emerging Atlantic hagfish (Myxine glutinosa) fishery in NAFO subdivision 3O: Year V - 2009. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. P-275: 75p.

Grant, S.M. 2006. Exploratory Survey for Atlantic Hagfish (Myxine glutinosa) on the Northern Grand Bank: NAFO Division 3L. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. P-205: 7p. 

Sea Cucumber

Grant, S.M. 2006. Biological resource assessment of the orange footed sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa) occurring in the Strait of Belle Isle. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-168: 33p.

 Grant, S.M., Squire, L., and Keats, C. 2006. Biological resource assessment of the orange footed sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa) occurring on the St. Pierre Bank. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-137 and P-172: 75p.

Winger, P.D., Keats, C., and Grant, S.M. 2005. Habitat utilization and density of sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa) on the St. Pierre Bank, Newfoundland: preliminary observations using a towed camera sled. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-137: 14p. 

Groundfish

Grant, S.M., Hiscock, W., Manning, T., and Hickey, W.M. 2006. Development of a live release program for American Plaice captured incidentally in the Grand Bank yellowtail flounder otter trawl fishery: Phase I - Factors affecting at-sea estimates of mortality. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-93: 127p.

Grant, S.M., Hiscock, W., and Brett, P. 2005. Mitigation of Capture and survival of wolffish captured Incidentally in the Grand Bank yellowtail flounder otter trawl fishery. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-136: 68p.

Grant, S.M., and Walsh, P. 2003. Laboratory experiments on the suitability of using small traps to capture flatfish. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-41: 13p.

Sullivan, R. and Walsh, P.J. 2010. Harvesting Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) using baited pots to supply niche markets in Atlantic Canada. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-301: 15p.

Pol, M., He, P., and Winger, P. 2010.  Proceedings of the international technical workshop on gadoid capture by pots (GACAPOT). Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Technical Report No. 40, 107p.

Walsh, P., and Hiscock, W. 2005. Fishing for Atlantic cod using experimental baited pots. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-56, 30p.

Walsh, P., Hiscock, W., and Sullivan, R. 2006. Fishing for Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) using experimental baited pots: results from Newfoundland and Labrador sentinel and commercial fisheries. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-163, 25p.

Walsh, P., and Sullivan, R. 2008. Baited cod pots: Catching without killing. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-251, 24p.

Other

Hiscock, W., and Grant, S.M. 2006. Northern stone crab (Lithodes maja) distribution, biology, and fishery potential. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-204: 24p.

Grant, S.M. 2005. An assessment of the toad crab (Hyas araneus and H. coarctatus) resource on the Northeast coast of insular Newfoundland and Southern Labrador. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-53: 51p.

Sullivan, R., Hiscock, W., and Grant, S.M. 2005. Exploratory fishing survey of the Cambridge Bay region, Nunavut: August-September 2004. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-141: 12p + App.

Hiscock, W., and Grant S.M. 2004. Experimental gillnet sampling of starry flounder in the Kugluktuk Region of the Coronation Gulf: A Preliminary Biological Resource Assessment. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-98: 18p + App.

Walsh, P., Grant, S.M., Winger, P.D., and Blackwood, G. 2004. An investigation of alternative harvesting methods to reduce the by-catch of vaquita porpoise in the Upper Gulf of California shrimp gillnet fishery. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-89: 32p + App.

Grant, S.M., Keats, C, and Barker, D. 2003. Assessment of the Smallwood Reservoir lake whitefish resource: mercury levels, parasite infestation, and experimental gillnet sampling. Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. P-31: vi + 31p.