The attached graph shows the computed correlations between our original relative condition factor data in the predator species and the LDWF stock assessment data. jpeff correctly predicted trout (SST) would be most strongly dependent on menhaden.
Every species except black drum (BD) shows a significant correlation (p < 0.05). It is notable that there is not a big difference between whether one uses the LDWF stock assessment data over a 90 day or a 180 day interval, which suggests there is ample stock assessment data in a 90 d window to quantify forage relationships.
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