THE BAY OF IZMIR, TURKEY

Seasonal sampling data – from November 2008 to January 2011- were analyzed to determine the age and the growth of Metapenaeus affinis (jinga shrimp). The males presented 2-year modes, while females one more. The CL ∞ and the k values were estimated to be 49,75 mm and 0,68 years-1 for females and 35,42 mm, 1,33 years-1, for males. The φ ’ value for the females was 2,84, while for males 3,22