P2. Depletion sampling Flashcards
1
Q
Whats depletion sampling used for?
A
To estimate the size of a population of mobile organisms within a small contained area.
2
Q
What happens the population as the sampling is repeated?
A
Population decreases as individuals are removed
Catch per unit effort also decreases.
3
Q
What does CPUE show
A
It will show a linear relationship to the cumulative catch.
4
Q
What are the assumptions?
A
5
Q
Why does the depletion sampling make assumptions?
A
They are things to note during the experiment as if any of them change it can affect how reliable your population estimate is.
