The influence of sediment type on the distribution of the lesser sandeel, Ammodytes marinus

The lesser sandeel Ammodytes marinus (Raitt, 1934) is an important component of the North Sea ecosystem and the subject of the largest single species fishery in this region. However, little is known about the distribution of this species outside the areas where they are fished. This study examines the physical characteristics of the habitat of A. marinus in an attempt to predict the distribution of this species. The characteristics and...