Distribution and Abundance of Turbot (Psetta maxima) in the Southeastern Black Sea.

The monthly distribution of turbot, Psetta maxima, in the east of the Black Sea was examined by analyzing data from research surveys conducted from November 2002 to May 2003. Although the turbot was distributed widely in depths of 20 to 80 m in the east of the Black Sea, the most specimens were found in coastal waters (<60 m deep) and within a temperature range of 8-13°C during survey periods. The average CPUE at a depth of 40 m was higher than those other depth layers. The monthly variation in CPUE was not significant, but significant differences were found between depths. Length frequency distributions of turbot were similar for all seasons but mean sizes were statistically different in depths. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]