Neja Z., 1990. Characteristics of age and growth of mackerel (Scomber scombrus L.) from Northwest Atlantic. Acta Ichthyol. Piscat. 20 (2): 3-25.

Age of mackerel caught in Northwest Atlantic in 1983-1984 was determined from otoliths. Growth rate was obtained from direct measurements and back calculations. Growth rate differed noticeably between particular year classes as well as sexes.