2019-04-112019-04-111990Fishbyte 8 (3): 29-32https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12348/3167Based on simulated catch data, this contribution shows that standard length-converted catch curves cannot be used for accurately estimating total mortality when growth oscillates seasonally. Some implications for length-based stock assessment methodology are discussed, and the need for the development/implementation of methods not requiring length-to-age conversions is emphasized.application/pdfCC BY 4.0Journal Article