African Journal of Marine Science

ISSN: 1814-232X
EISSN: 1814-2338

The African (formerly South African) Journal of Marine Science provides an international forum for the publication of original, peer-reviewed contributions in all disciplines of marine research, including reports on new techniques and methods. The scope covers all aspects of marine science, from estuaries and coastal waters to the open ocean, from chemical and physical to biological oceanography, and including fisheries, socio-economic science, co-management, ecosystems and other topical advisory subjects. Contributions from African waters, including the Southern Ocean, are particularly encouraged, although not to the exclusion of those from elsewhere. They may take the form of a paper, a critical review or a short communication. The journal publishes proceedings of symposia in dedicated issues, as well as guest-edited suites on thematic topics in regular issues.

The journal is produced by NISC in association with the Fisheries branch of the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). Acceptance of papers is the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editors and members of the Editorial Advisory Board. Acceptance does not mean, however, that the Board necessarily agrees with the statements published.

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Editors

Editor-in-Chief

Stan C Pillar
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cape Town, South Africa
e-mail: scpillar@deat.gov.za

Editors

Paul D Cowley – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, South Africa

Robert JM Crawford – Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa

Mark J Gibbons – University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Steve P Kirkman – Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa

Grant C Pitcher – Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, South Africa

Carl D van der Lingen – Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, South Africa

Hans M Verheye – Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa

Editorial Advisory Board

Mike J Armstrong – Cefas, UK

Manuel Barange – GLOBEC, UK

Ray G Barlow – Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa

Marinelle Basson – CSRIO, Australia

Lynnath E Beckley – Murdoch University, Australia

Peter B Best – University of Pretoria, South Africa

John J Bolton – University of Cape Town, South Africa

George M Branch – University of Cape Town, South Africa

Ken H Brink – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA

Kevern L Cochrane – FAO, Italy

Pierre Fréon – Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, France

Kwame A Koranteng – FAO, Italy

Matthieu Le Corre – Université de la Réunion, Réunion

Bruce Q Mann – Oceanographic Research Institute, South Africa

Conrad A Matthee – University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Magnus AK Ngoile – ASCLME Programme, South Africa

Maria-Pilar Olivar – Instituto de Ciencias del Mar, Spain

Daniel Pauly – University of British Columbia, Canada
Andrew IL Payne – Cefas, UK

Bill T Peterson – NOAA Fisheries Service, USA

Chris JC Reason – University of Cape Town, South Africa

Lynne J Shannon – University of Cape Town, South Africa

Peter D Shaughnessy – South Australian Museum, Australia

Rashid U Sumaila – University of British Columbia, Canada

Jane K Turpie – University of Cape Town, South Africa

Les G Underhill – University of Cape Town, South Africa

Rudy P van der Elst – Oceanographic Research Institute, South Africa

Kuperan K Viswanathan – ICLARM, Malaysia

Alan K Whitfield – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, South Africa

Publishing Manager

Contact regarding all aspects relating to the production of the journal, including scheduling and copyright issues:

Mike Schramm
NISC South Africa
1 Dundas Street
PO Box 377
Grahamstown 6140
South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)46 622 9698
Fax: +27 (0)46 622 9550
e-mail: publishing@nisc.co.za

Published in association with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Branch: Fisheries

Private Bag X2

Rogge Bay 8012

South Africa

Telephone: +27 (0) 21 402 3145

Telefax: +27 (0) 21 421 7406

e-mail: scpillar@deat.gov.za

Manuscript Submission

All manuscripts presented in accordance with instructions to authors should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief at the Editorial Office.