likely source appears to be slow turnover rate of body tissues of migratory pelagic fish as they traverse both highly productive and oligotrophic water masses in the eastern Pacific Ocean. From this study, we advise caution when interpreting results of stable isotope ratios in migratory pelagic fishes, and suggest designing studies that account for sources of variability.
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