Population viability analysis of the smalltooth sawfish in US waters. Final report.

Abstract

The aim of this project was to develop a population viability analysis model for smalltooth sawfish in US waters for use in conservation planning. The model was developed within the same limitations as previous life table analysis, especially in relation to life history data. However, the new models included examination of the effects of fishing, catastrophes (red tide events) and stochastic processes. Habitat limitations were not incorporated due to the limited knowledge in this field.