Collective memory loss in herring results in 800 km shift in spawning grounds

Researchers led by the Institute of Marine Research in Norway report an 800 km poleward shift in the spawning grounds of Norwegian spring-spawning herring (NSS herring) following a loss of collective migration memory among older fish due to age-selective fishing. Findings indicate potential disruptions to coastal food webs and present challenges for fisheries management.

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