chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Taxonomy of the Seatrout, Genus Cynoscion (Pisces, Sciaenidae), with Artificial Keys to the Species / chapter 3 Population Structure of Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) along the Texas Gulf Coast, as Revealed by Genetic Analysis / chapter 4 Population Structure of Spotted Seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, along the Atlantic Coast of the U. S. / chapter 5 Age Determination and Growth of Spotted Seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus (Pisces: Sciaenidae) / chapter 6 Estuary-Specific Age and Growth of Spotted Seatrout in the Northern Gulf of Mexico / chapter 7 The Demographics and Reproductive Biology of Spotted Seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, in Six Northwest Florida Estuaries / chapter 8 The Reproductive Biology of Spotted Seatrout / chapter 9 Effects of Variable Salinity on Reproduction and Early Life Stages of Spotted Seatrout / chapter 10 Spotted Seatrout Habitat Affinities in Louisiana / chapter 11 Sound Production and Communication in the Spotted Seatrout / chapter 12 Diseases and Parasites of the Spotted Seatrout / chapter 13 Management of Spotted Seatrout and Fishery Participants in the U.S. / chapter 14 Modeling the Distribution and Abundance of Spotted Seatrout: Integration of Ecology and GIS Technology to Support Management Needs / chapter 15 A Spatial Ecosystem Model to Assess Spotted Seatrout Population Risks from Exploitation and Environmental Changes / chapter 16 Spotted Seatrout as a Potential Indicator of Estuarine Conditions