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Comparison of the contemporary (2015–2019) proportions of developing, ripe and spent gonads to the historical study data (1996 – 2000) show minimal differences. Ripe ovaries capable of spawning (Stage IV) were dominant in July (23.8%) and August (26.2%), while ripe testes were prevalent in April (52.5%) and November (28.5%). The discovery of the veil (a gelatinous, flat ribbon structure containing individual eggs) off Namibia for the first time (during this study) is a significant because this result provides important reproduction activities information of this species, which were never recorded off Namibia. The location where the veil was discovered, off Swakopmund (22⁰30'S, 13⁰25'E), provides further evidence of the identified spawning hotspot areas, this location is also identified as a monkfish consecutive hotspot fishing area. The ages, growth rates, and length-weight relationships were compared between fish collected during monkfish commercial fishing activities between 1996 and 1998 (Period 1) and during monkfish routine monitoring surveys from 2014 to 2016 (Period 2). A total of 607 (size range: 9–96 cm total length (TL)) and 852 (size range: 9–96 cm TL) Cape monkfish were aged by reading sectioned illicia, during Periods 1 and 2, respectively. The length-weight relationships were W = 0.012L3.035 (r2 = 0.98) and W = 0.014L 2.989 (r2 = 0.98) for females and males, respectively, during Period 1, and W = 0.01L2.97 (r2 = 0.98) and W = 0.01L 3.03 (r2 = 0.98) for females and males, respectively, in Period 2. The growth of Cape monkfish (in cm) for combined sexes was described by Lt = 94(1 − e(−0.10(t−(-0.31))) in Period 1 and Lt = 98(1 − e(−0.10(t−(-0.33))) in Period 2. Females grew significantly faster during Period 1 (LRT results from Maartens et al., 1999), while male and female growth was not significantly different during Period 2 (F = 0.65, p = 0.58). There were no significant differences between the male and female growth curve in Period 2 (F = 0.65, p = 0.58). Although the growth curves are similar between Period 1 and Period 2, the larger fish are in Period 2 are lighter than those in Period 1. This finding is important to the monkfish fishing industry because fish is sold by weight. This finding may suggest that although the fish grow similarly by length, changes in the environmental conditions may have resulted in a reduced condition of the fish. In terms of mean age, the historical Period 1 had a slightly lower mean age of 4.40 compared with a mean age of 5.49 during Period 2. Slight differences were also observed in the age structure between the two periods, with 2-year-olds (20.3%) the most abundant age class in the historical period while 5-year-old fish (18.3%) were most abundant in Period 2. Although the spatial distribution of the catch was not available for Period 1, 0-year-old fish were distributed from 22⁰ to 24⁰S, and 25⁰ to 26⁰S in shallower waters of 166–290 m during Period 2. Only fish between 5 and 16 years old were found off the documented historical nursery area off 28º S. The similar growth curves and spatial overlap of nursery habitats between Period 1 and Period 2 suggest that Cape monkfish may be fairly resilient to the rapid environmental change reported in this region and to the extensive levels of exploitation for the species. However, the recent spatial shifts in the nursery areas are sensitive to disturbance and may indicate that these changes could be having an impact on the early life stages of the species. Continued monitoring may be necessary to understand the consequences of these spatial shifts for the age and growth and resilience of the species. Analysis of the overall spatial and temporal catches of monkfish (both Cape monkfish and shortspine African monkfish) off Namibia between 1998 and 2018 identified noticeable spatio-temporal trends. The pattern of fishing activities for Cape monkfish is heterogeneous, with identified ‘hotspots’ in specific areas. Of particular importance is the consecutive hotspot, between 1998 to 2018 for monkfish fishing activities between 25⁰ and 26⁰ S. The kernel density analysis indicated that the area around 24⁰S, and between 26º and 27 ⁰S, between Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, had the highest total catch densities (~300 kg/km2), suggesting that this is the core of the stock abundance. Annual monkfish catches have fluctuated since the inception of the fishery in 1994, with a drastic decline in the catch recorded after 2003 through to 2018. Generally, there has been an underutilisation of the total allowable catch (TAC) for most of the years. The decrease in catches and the underutilisation of the TAC might be indicative of the reduction in the stock abundance. However, external factors such as lack of capacity of the fishing industry and the administration can contribute to underutilisation of TAC. Basic regression analysis between total monthly catches and monthly sea surface temperature (SST) yielded low r-squared values indicate that in all three grids, only ~ 1% of the variation is explained between SST and total monkfish catches in these areas. The most prominent points to consider from this study are the results of the comparative feeding study (Chapter 3), reproductive indicators (Chapter 4) and age and growth (Chapter 5). Certainly, there have been changes in feeding, demography, and distribution of the species in the last two decades – climate-driven changes were recorded in the feeding habits of Cape monkfish, spatially and temporally – but despite the changes in prey species composition, distribution and abundance in various habits and periods, Cape monkfish was able to switch prey species, reflecting wide trophic adaptability. The dominance of M. paradoxus at all size classes in all analysed habitats is a significant result because. The peak spawning period has remained the same between July and September, as previously reported in Period 1. The consecutive spawning hotspots were identified in the areas between 22º and 25ºS. From a fisheries management perspective, the spawning ground and spawning season should be protected (by means of closure). The evidence of changes in length at 50% maturity presented in this study hints at both climate change and extensive exploitation pressure. The discovery of the veil for the first time in this study is very important; however, it might be sampling related and not driven by climate or exploitation pressure. Finally, the change in the Cape monkfish distribution discussed in Chapter 6 may be attributed to a shift in the distribution or fishing effort as a consequence of shallow water depletion.]]> Thu 29 Sep 2022 12:49:29 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45056 Thu 23 Jun 2022 12:24:49 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45021 1.21×10−32(C4h) > 1.05×10−32 (C2v) esu, respectively, in chloroform. Symmetry was seen to have an effect on the observed reverse saturable absorption (RSA) response. Based on the five level model rate equation nonlinear fit of the RSA response curves and Real Time Time Dependant Density Functional Theory (RT-TDDFT) results, the singlet excited state population dynamics was found to play a significant role in producing the observed Im[γ] trend.]]> Thu 17 Feb 2022 15:40:47 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:51787 Thu 08 Sep 2022 08:54:53 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:64751 Thu 08 Jun 2023 08:48:02 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:53108 Thu 07 Mar 2024 15:14:58 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:53107 Thu 07 Mar 2024 12:25:33 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45070 Thu 07 Jul 2022 15:33:25 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:52618 Thu 07 Jul 2022 12:58:57 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45016 Sun 14 Nov 2021 09:30:22 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44749 Sun 14 Nov 2021 08:55:46 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:57236 Sun 09 Oct 2022 18:49:45 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:57234 Sun 09 Oct 2022 18:07:39 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45018 Sat 13 Nov 2021 20:08:39 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44807 Sat 13 Nov 2021 20:04:05 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44958 Sat 13 Nov 2021 20:02:02 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44789 Sat 13 Nov 2021 19:19:03 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44794 Sat 13 Nov 2021 19:02:29 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:47394 Mon 28 Feb 2022 14:51:36 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44792 Mon 25 Oct 2021 10:25:42 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44651 Mon 10 Oct 2022 10:58:26 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45183 Mon 06 Dec 2021 12:51:56 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44751 Fri 29 Oct 2021 08:33:38 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:53642 Fri 29 Jul 2022 11:48:00 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44791 Fri 22 Oct 2021 15:54:57 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44954 Fri 18 Feb 2022 14:58:53 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45251 Fri 11 Feb 2022 12:41:01 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44805 Fri 11 Feb 2022 08:50:07 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:51991 Fri 10 Jun 2022 09:43:47 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44961 0.05). The associations between physical activity and productivity among office workers, however, was both significant (p<0.05) and moderate positive (r=0.39). The vegetable intake among the office workers showed a significant (p<0.05) moderate positive association with productivity (r=0.49). The association between vegetable intake and productivity among the train drivers was not significant (p>0.05) and low positive (r=0.16). There was a significant (p<0.05) and moderate positive association between fruit intake and productivity among both train drivers (r=0.43) and office workers (r=0.47). No significant associations between sedentary behaviour and obesity and productivity were found. The current study provided new insight into the risks associated with lifestyle factors of office workers and train drivers in the transportation sector. The poor lifestyle factors, together with the high prevalence of sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity, provide ideal opportunities for future interventions to focus on workers productivity and overall wellbeing. The job design of train drivers and office workers does not place significant importance on employee health and wellness. Essentially they are not “healthy” but they work productively, giving reason as to why employee wellness is not a priority for employers. The current findings of the study suggest that adopting regular physical activity, healthy dietary patterns and reduced sitting time should be promoted as key components of lifestyle interventions for the prevention of non-communicable diseases in office workers and train drivers.]]> Fri 08 Jul 2022 09:01:31 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45058 Fri 06 May 2022 12:10:38 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44977 Fri 04 Feb 2022 14:37:49 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45184 Fri 04 Feb 2022 11:49:47 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:51749 Fri 03 Jun 2022 11:17:29 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:53086 Fri 01 Mar 2024 11:13:24 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:52634 Fri 01 Mar 2024 11:12:43 SAST ]]>