Modification of a seasonally oscillating growth function for use with mark-recapture data

Abstract

The Pauly—Gaschütz seasonally oscillating von Bertalanffy growth function is modified for use with data obtained from mark-recapture studies. Parameters are estimated by minimizing a sums-of-squares function using nonlinear regression. Threeexamples demonstrate the model and compare its results with other studies. © 1987 Conseil International pour l'Exploration de la Mer.