Assessing impact of fishing on growth of corkwing wrasse (Symphodus melops) and goldsinny wrasse (Ctenolabrus rupestris)

Corkwing wrasse (Symphodus melops) and goldsinny wrasse (Ctenolabrus rupestris) are two temperate wrasse (Labridae) species that are targeted by commercial fishery due to their ability to reduce sea-lice infections. The scientific community has raised concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of the wrasse fisheries, as these two species are extensively harvested along the Norwegian coast. Studies on a wrasse fishery impact on wild populations of corkwing and goldsinny wrasse are therefore needed. Addressing whether harvesting impacts growth rate in these two species can provide a better understanding of how wild populations of wrasse are affected. Giving a better basis for future reg…