A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope

Ashford, J.R.; Robinson, K.; White, M.G.. 1993 A method for preparing large numbers of otolith sections for viewing by scanning electron microscope. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 50 (2). 227-229. https://doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.1993.1024

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In an investigation of the age structure of a population of Notothenia coriiceps Richardson at the South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, the microstructure of otoliths was examined. Progress is reported on a method used for processing large numbers of otoliths using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Compared with previous SEM techniques, which normally prepare otoliths individually for viewing, this allowed larger sample sizes to be examined. Compared with similar light microscope techniques, this method gave enhanced resolution, particularly for discerning edge structure, and thus may facilitate present methods of ageing fish populations, especially for fishery work in the Antarctic where otoliths are often small and difficult to interpret using conventional techniques.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.1993.1024
Programmes:	BAS Programmes > Pre 2000 programme
ISSN:	10543139
Additional Keywords:	otolith, scanning electron microscope, ageing technique, fishery application
Date made live:	16 Aug 2017 13:04 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/517591

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