Abstract: Available literature concerning purse seine fisheries was reviewed. Literature was selected for this report if 1) it presented information that provided insight into the history and long-term trends in a fishery and 2) it presented information on purse seines unique to a fishery. Information found in the reviewed literature revealed that purse seines are a highly efficient fishing gear and without adequate regulation are potentially damaging to targeted fish populations.

Report detailing studies on the white shrimp of Texas, including catch rates, mean length, and size comparison with past years.

Report detailing the interviews conducting in 1985 with commercial fishermen and Indochinese seafood dealers to determine the impact on Texas commercial fisheries. The problem highlighted by this report is that communication with the Indochinese is problematic and makes it difficult to determine the impact of these dealers on Texas fisheries.

Report on a study which developed weight to total length regression equations for 57 saltwater fishes.

Report documenting statistics related to commercial fishery landings including trends in quantities and values of various species.

The report includes annual pressure and landings estimates for a private boat, party boat and head boat fishing in Texas bays and passes.

Abstract: In 1990, 183,896,448 red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) fry and fingerlings were stocked into Texas bays. Upper Laguna Madre received 34,887 fingerling spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake received 337,880 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fingerlings.

Report examining the thermal tolerance of three age groups of paddlefish including the methodology of the study and the experimental results of the study.

Report presenting the results of a study on the movement patterns of blue crabs in Trinity Bay.

Report on the results of a study examining the efficacy of immersing striped bass fingerlings in a solution of tetracycline as a marking method in order to gather accurate statistics on the survival rate of striped bass fingerlings.

Report summarizing biological information on rudd used by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to ban the possession, transportation, and propagation of rudd in 1990.

Abstract: This report documents the 1989 Texas striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and hybrid striped bass (M. saxatilis x M. chrysops) production and compares 1989 data to those collected in previous years. Recommendations are offered to improve existing procedures and methods. (p. ii)

Report on the procedures used by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to culture of red drum fingerlings for use in supplementing the stock in Texas water ways.

Abstract: In 1989, 82,139,452 red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) fry and fingerlings were stocked into Texas bays. Matagorda and East Matagorda Bay received 74,313 fry and fingerling spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus). Galveston Bay received 5,049,000 striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fry and 349,240 fingerlings.

The objective of the report is to summarize catches of non-reef oyster samples collected in upper and lower Laguna Madre during January 1986- December 1988.

Abstract: Since 1967, approximately 57.4 million striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and 56.2 million hybrids (M. saxatilis x M. chrysops) have been stocked into Texas waters. Fish for stocking were cultured using techniques described in this manual. (p. ii)

Report documenting statistics related to commercial fishery landings and ex-vessel value of statistics of finfish and shellfish harvested.

Report summarizing the longterm growth characteristics of Texas and South Carolina red drum hatchery stock over three years of growth. The report concludes there were no consistent differences in growth between the two groups over the three year test period.

Report on channel and blue catfish being stocked in Texas waters, including the techniques used to stock these fish.

Report detailing the findings of a survey to obtain information from commercial finfish fishermen in Texas.

Report on study of spotted seatrout, including spawning trials, water quality influence, survival rates, and returns.

Report detailing the results of a study comparing the catch of eastern market oysters in .5 and 1 minute tows to determine if the interpretation of the data is affected.

Abstract: Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) were collected from South Bay, Texas and induced to spawn in the laboratory. These oysters were conditioned for 12 weeks on continuous flow using Matagorda Bay water. Spawning procedures used resulted in approximately two million larvae. Results indicate that Eastern oysters from South Bay, Texas can be successfully spawned in the laboratory using established procedures.

Report on the results of a study to test whether Eastern Oysters could be induced to spawn out of season in Texas. The study concluded that successful spawning of Eastern oysters on a year round basis is possible using continuous flow procedures.