Research Projects

Mugilids (Mullets) are cosmopolitan species that are widely harvested and consumed for their nutritional benefits and competitive market value. With a large variety of species, telling them apart can prove challenging because of very minute differences. The current project aims to explore the use of readily accessible and measurable structures in fish such as the body, otoliths, and urohyal bones through morphometrics, meristics, and image analyses. These data can potentially uncover more of the Mugilids' environmental and life history, thereby guiding a more sustainable capture and management.