Demersal Fishes and Invertebrates Trawled in the Northeastern Chukchi and Western Beaufort Seas, 1976-77

摘要

Thirty-five successful otter trawl tows were conducted in the northeastern Chukchi and western Beaufort Seas in August-September of 1976 and 1977. Nineteen species or species groups of fishes and 238 invertebrate taxa were identified. Three of the fishes (Boreogadus saida, Lycodes polaris, and Icelus bicornis) accounted for 65% of all fishes caught. Information on size, reproductive condition, and food habits is presented for those three as well as for others. Information on size, reproductive condition, and depth distribution is presented for brachyuran crabs and shrimps and the occurrence of other major invertebrate groups is summarized. A complete list of species and stations at which each was caught is included.