Patrick Reis-Santos , Rhiannon A. Van Eck , Charlotte Gauthier , Joseph B. Widdrington , Rowan C. Chick , Bronwyn M. Gillanders , Matthew D. Taylor
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Specifically, we examined whether variation in Mg:Ca and Sr:Ca was associated with shell bands, as a means of validating seasonal growth increments. Banding patterns correlated closely with seasonal variation in shell chemistry, and application of innovative peak detection algorithms (spline quantile regression, and split moving window analysis) to chemical data improved the objectivity of increment identification, particularly for Mg:Ca and in larger, older shells. Overall, the results indicated that dark shell bands in Sydney Cockle are most likely annuli, and are likely to be appropriate for determining age composition and growth in the species. By enhancing objectivity and consistency, particularly for Mg:Ca, our integrated approach supports more robust age and growth assessments. The protocol developed for ageing and chemical analysis is relevant for ageing other arcid cockle species, but further validation work will improve confidence in ageing data using this approach.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50443,"journal":{"name":"Fisheries Research","volume":"291 ","pages":"Article 107522"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Investigation of shell banding in an arcid cockle alongside trace-element concentrations to evaluate potential suitability for age estimation\",\"authors\":\"Patrick Reis-Santos , Rhiannon A. Van Eck , Charlotte Gauthier , Joseph B. Widdrington , Rowan C. Chick , Bronwyn M. Gillanders , Matthew D. 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Investigation of shell banding in an arcid cockle alongside trace-element concentrations to evaluate potential suitability for age estimation
Arcid clams or cockles (Arcidae) are widespread sediment-associated bivalves that support commercial, recreational and cultural fisheries. Despite their importance, ageing in these species has received little attention, constraining stock assessment to length-based models and data limited approaches. In this context, sclerochronology (growth increments) and sclerochemistry (chemical proxies) offer valuable tools for population analysis and environmental reconstructions. Here, we investigated shell banding in Sydney Cockle (Anadara trapezia) alongside shell chemistry to assess the potential suitability for ageing. Specifically, we examined whether variation in Mg:Ca and Sr:Ca was associated with shell bands, as a means of validating seasonal growth increments. Banding patterns correlated closely with seasonal variation in shell chemistry, and application of innovative peak detection algorithms (spline quantile regression, and split moving window analysis) to chemical data improved the objectivity of increment identification, particularly for Mg:Ca and in larger, older shells. Overall, the results indicated that dark shell bands in Sydney Cockle are most likely annuli, and are likely to be appropriate for determining age composition and growth in the species. By enhancing objectivity and consistency, particularly for Mg:Ca, our integrated approach supports more robust age and growth assessments. The protocol developed for ageing and chemical analysis is relevant for ageing other arcid cockle species, but further validation work will improve confidence in ageing data using this approach.
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This journal provides an international forum for the publication of papers in the areas of fisheries science, fishing technology, fisheries management and relevant socio-economics. The scope covers fisheries in salt, brackish and freshwater systems, and all aspects of associated ecology, environmental aspects of fisheries, and economics. Both theoretical and practical papers are acceptable, including laboratory and field experimental studies relevant to fisheries. Papers on the conservation of exploitable living resources are welcome. Review and Viewpoint articles are also published. As the specified areas inevitably impinge on and interrelate with each other, the approach of the journal is multidisciplinary, and authors are encouraged to emphasise the relevance of their own work to that of other disciplines. The journal is intended for fisheries scientists, biological oceanographers, gear technologists, economists, managers, administrators, policy makers and legislators.