https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Index en-us 5 https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:73289 Wed 12 Jun 2024 08:21:33 SAST ]]> https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:73215 2 000 and infinite based on adults and juveniles, respectively. Population genetics revealed close genetic similarities between slinger adult and juvenile slinger sites, emphasizing genetic connectivity and the lack of structure between sites observed before. This was the first study on South African sparids to use RAD sequencing to assess genetic connectivity between MPAs along the east coast of South Africa. Overall, results provide evidence that MPAs along the east coast of South Africa are connected, and can readily replenish or be replenished by other sites along the east coast of South Africa, whether they are within MPAs or not. So too are the areas surrounding MPAs interconnected, and slinger forms a homogenous single population on the east coast of South Africa. This notwithstanding, it is important that east coast MPAs, particularly those that host spawning shoals of slinger, are well managed in order that they continue to provide recruits to sustain the population and support sustainable fisheries.]]> Mon 10 Jun 2024 19:58:14 SAST ]]>