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In Irish waters though, starry smooth-hounds seem to be increasing in abundance, for reasons that are currently unknown.
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However, the results of the four-year project have revealed that starry smooth-hounds in Irish waters actually grow twice as slowly as previously estimated and only reproduce every two years rather than annually as is the case for their counterparts in the Mediterranean.
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Starry smooth-hounds are not a valuable commercial species in Ireland, but in Europe they are highly sought after and the landings from French boats, currently about 2,640 tons annually, are increasing.
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Starry smooth-hounds were previously considered to be a fast-growing and early-maturing species.
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