; to = -3.8. CPUE data for the studied period seems to be stable (mean annual catch of 20,000 ton). However, the unit of effort used in Brazil (fishing days) does not reflect changes in fishing power and technology properly as occurred during 30 years of exploitation. It is concluded that the present situation requires a close monitoring of the fishery. Keywords: Katsuwonus pelamis, skipjack, population structure, weight-length relationship, condition factor, growth, CPUE, southwestern Atlantic. ; to = -3.8. Los datos de CPUE para el periodo estudiado parecen indicar una estabilidad en el stock (20.000 ton de captura media). Sin embargo, la unidad de esfuerzo utilizada en Brasil (días de pesca), no refleja adecuadamente los cambios en tecnología y poder de pesca que ocurrieron durante 30 años de explotación. Se concluye que la situación actual del stock requiere un monitoreo estricto de sus condiciones. Palabras clave: Katsuwonus pelamis, barrilete, estructura de la población, relación longitud-peso, factor de condición, crecimiento, CPUE, Atlántico sudoccidental.
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