History of Alaska Red King Crab, Paralithodes camtschaticus, Bottom Trawl Surveys, 1940–61

Thirteen bottom trawl surveys conducted in Alaska waters for red king crab, Paralithodes camtschaticus, during 1940–61 are largely forgotten today even though they helped define our current knowledge of this resource. Government publications on six exploratory surveys (1940–49, 1957) included sample locations and some catch composition data, but these documents are rarely referenced. Only brief summaries of the other seven annual (1955–61) grid-patterned trawl surveys from the eastern Bering Sea were published. Although there have been interruptions in sampling and some changes in the trawl survey methods, a version of this grid-patterned survey continues through the present day, making it one of the oldest bottom-trawl surveys in U.S. waters. Unfortunately, many of the specific findings made during these early efforts have been lost to the research community. Here, we report on the methods, results, and significance of these early surveys, which were collated from published reports and the unpublished original data sheets so that researchers might begin incorporating this information into stock assessments, ecosystem trend analyses, and perhaps even revise the baseline population distribution and abundance estimates.

Injury Rates of Red King Crab, Paralithodes camtschaticus, Passing Under Bottom-trawl Footropes

The rate of injuries sustained by red king crab, Paralithodes camtschaticus, during passage under several types of bottom trawl footropes was examined using a modified bottom trawl in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Crabs were recaptured and examined for injuries after passing under each of three trawl footropes representing those commonly used in the bottom trawl fisheries of the eastern Bering Sea. Using the injury rate from tows with a floated footrope which minimized crab contact to account for handling injuries, injury rates of 5, 7, and 10% were estimated for crabs passing under the three commercial trawl footropes.

King Mackerel, Scomberomorus cavalla, Mark-Recapture Studies Off Florida's East Coast

King mackerel, Scomberomorus cavalla, were tagged and released from eastern Florida between 1985 and 1993. Recapture trends from these studies indicate an increase in tag returns from areas north of the release sites, along with a decrease in recaptures from coastal waters in the Florida Keys and Gulf of Mexico, since earlier king mackerel tagging studies completed in the late 1970's. The data indicate that eastern Florida waters may maintain resident king mackerel. Cyclical tag return patterns were noted along eastern Florida and in North Carolina. The proportion of mixing of presently defined king mackerel stocks along eastern Florida may vary yearly. Comparison of king mackerel tags show internal anchor tags to have a higher percentage of return and lower percentage of tag loss than dorsal dart tags.

The Driftnet Fishery in the Fort Pierce-Port Salerno Area off Southeast Florida

From May through September 1987, observations were made on 38 trips in the driftnet fishery off the Fort Pierce-Port Salerno area off southeast Florida. Of the number and weight of fish landed on observed trips, 91.6 percent consisted of king mackerel, Scomberomorus cavalla, the targeted species. Over 33 species of fishes were observed among the discarded by-catch. The most frequently occurring species in the discards was little tunny, Euthynnus alletteratus, which made up 67.0 percent by number of the discarded by-catch. Total landings for all commercial gear from Saint Lucie and Martin counties (the counties of the study area) increased 516,741 pounds from 1986 to 1987. In 1986, 55 percent of the catch was from handline and 45 percent from driftnet landings. In 1987, 78 percent was from driftnet and 22 percent from handline landings. A comparison of lengths from recreational and commercial landings showed recreationally caught fish to be, on the average, smaller. No marine mammals, birds, or turtles were entangled in the net on observed trips. Data on cost of nets. fuel, and supplies plus the distribution of earnings among the crew were obtained for five driftnet boats.

Life history and production of Capitella capitata (Polychaeta: Capitellidae) in Río de la Plata Estuary (Argentina)

A benthic survey was carried out from November 1998 to December 1999 in the tidal flats of Bahía Samborombón (Río de la Plata estuary, Argentina), in order to study the population structure, reproductive aspects, growth and secondary production of Capitella capitata (Fabricius, 1780). Growth was analyzed using ELEFAN routine, and the secondary production was estimated by Hynes and Coleman's method (1968). C. capitata did not present periods of very important recruitments throughout the year; however, the abundance of smallest size classes was higher during summer and autumn. The summer cohort showed a growth rate (K) of 2.05 and a seasonal growth oscillation (C) of 0.6, pointing out that worms grew very slowly during winter months. The life span of this cohort was 13 months. The autumn cohort showed a lower growth rate (K= 1.5) and its growth was lowest during winter. The life span was 15 months for this cohort. C. capitata in Punta Rasa presented an extended reproductive period, with absence of activity during winter months. The type of eggs and larvae suggest that C. capitata has benthic larval development in the study area, destining its reproductive effort to the production of a low number of eggs, and assuring larvae survival through incubation in brooding tubes. The annual mean biomass in Punta Rasa was 0.117 g m-2 (AFDW), with a mean secondary production of 0.23 g m-2 y-1 and a P/B ratio of 1.96 y-1. The relatively low density, biomass production and P/B ratio of C. capitata in Punta Rasa can be considered as reference values for this species inhabiting undisturbed or moderately disturbed areas.

Third Annual Report for the year ended 31st March, 1968

This is the third Annual report of the Cumberland River Authority on information of its activities and responsibilities on river management in its area between the beginning of April 1967, to the end of March 1968. The report contains 5 main sections on water resources, land drainage, fisheries, pollution, and finally the expenditure and income for the 12 month period. The first area that the report deals with is water resources, which includes periodical surveys, hydrometric schemes, acceptable flows, conservation works and a review of rainfall and river flow. The section on land drainage looks at work on improvement schemes, floods, charges and information on maintenance work carried out on rivers including Wampool, Waver, Glenderamackin, Marron, Eden, Caldew, and Lyvennet. The fisheries section covers 5 districts of the River Eden, Esk, Ellen, Derwent and South West Cumberland. It includes angling information and a general report for salmon and sea trout, brown trout and freshwater fish. Fish disease and fish hatchery are also covered as well as fisheries protection and licence duties. The fourth section on pollution deals with water quality, and the results of samples taken from rivers Eden, Eamont, Petteril, Caldew, Calder, Derwent, Ehen, Ellen, Wampool and Waver are also given. It also covers information on sewage and trade effluents. The River Authorities preceded the Environment Agency which came into existence in 1996.

River Dart Biological Survey 10th June - 15th July 1968

This is the River Dart Biological Survey from 10th June to 15th July 1968 by the Devon River Authority. This survey was undertaken to investigate the invertebrate bottom fauna of the river and to assess the condition of the river with regard to pollution. It describes the environmental conditions of the River Dart and the biological sampling method used, plus a brief conclusion of the survey. It also contains tables with the different species present and abundance on each sampling stations.

Linguagem como modo de acontecimento de mundo em Martin Heidegger

O presente trabalho visa explorar alguns aspectos do pensamento de Martin Heidegger quanto a sua reflexão acerca da linguagem. Esta não será meditada como proferimento verbal de enunciados ou ainda qualquer forma gramatical. Menos claro seria, então, entender a linguagem como algo derivado do pensamento humano. Linguagem, nesse estudo, será meditada como acontecimento de irrupção do ser nas coisas, se por isto entendermos toda forma de realização das dimensões e possibilidades de as coisas virem a se tornar algo. Dessa feita, este estudo busca elucidar algumas palavras fundamentais do pensamento, palavras essas que desempenham, no interior da reflexão de Heidegger, um papel crucial a fim de se compreender a sua filosofia como um todo e, claro, a natureza do acontecimento que permite a realização da linguagem enquanto fenômeno articulador de todo mundo possível.

Companheiros, camaradas e amigos: memórias de ex- militantes políticos e a formação do Partido da Ilha das Flores (1968-1973)

A presente dissertação busca analisar as memórias do grupo de ex-militantes políticos sobre suas vivências durante o cárcere no Presídio da Ilha das Flores e o exílio no Chile. O objetivo central é contribuir para as reflexões sobre a cultura política brasileira. Assim, as vertentes historiográficas de História Política e História Cultural se fundem, proporcionando a análise d essas memórias relatadas. A utilização de fontes orais segue a metodologia de História Oral, discutindo a formação da identidade coletiva, da memória e da amizade que permeia o grupo. Além disso, são abordadas as ações dos ex-prisioneiros políticos dentro do espaço do presídio, no que se refere à sobrevivência aos maus-tratos e às denúncias. Também são analisados os momentos que precederam a partida do grupo para o exílio no Chile, proveniente da troca pelo Embaixador suíço seqüestrado em 1970. Sobre o exílio chileno, são observadas as vivências, as rupturas e redefinições relacionadas à identidade e suas representações político-culturais, as dificuldades de adaptação no espaço distinto, a consolidação do Partido da Ilha das Flores e da amizade entre os exilados, as atividades desenvolvidas no exílio chileno, contrariando a visão de que o exílio era o momento do desbunde político dos militantes, o reflexo da cultura política adquirida no cárcere pelo conjunto de militantes e a separação dos membros, em 1973, com a institucionalização do regime militar no Chile.

Stanford oceanographic expedition 17, Galapagos Islands and vicinity, 22 February-23 March 1968: observations on birds, the Galapagos fur seal, and cetaceans

1. Systematic list of birds (pp. 23-31) 2. Observations on the Galapagos fur seal, Arctocephalus australis galapagoensis Heller, 1904 (pp. 31-33) 3. Cetaceans observed (pp. 33-34)

A UPPES e sua relação com a Ditadura Militar (1968-1978)

Este trabalho tem por objetivo explorar e mostrar de que maneira, um sindicato conhecido dentre sua categoria como conservador, agiu durante o período da ditadura militar brasileira. Para tanto, serão examinadas as fontes produzidas pela instituição e serão problematizados a partir destas leituras, algumas posições tomadas por tal sindicato no recorte entre 1968 e 1978. A história de fundação e construção de um sindicato docente num Brasil assolado por uma ditadura militar, as lutas sindicais que aconteceram no pré e durante o golpe militar, o aprofundamento no exame do comportamento colaboracionista da UPPE e a contextualização deste comportamento com a conjuntura política da época, serão pontos explorados no trabalho