Spawning patterns provide further evidence for multiple stocks of sardine (Sardinops sagax) off eastern Australia

Previous studies have suggested that sardine, Sardinops sagax , off eastern Australia spawns across its entire range when habitat conditions are suitable. However, recent studies have suggested that separate sub‐populations and spawning groups may occur in the region. Spawning patterns off eastern Australia were investigated using data collected during nine ichthyoplankton surveys conducted between 1997–2015, and adult reproductive data obtained...