Table 2. Reproductive cycle in male sea bass

Stage Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb.
Spermatogonial (rest) +/– (+) +/– + +++ +++ +++ +++ ++ ++ + + +/– (+)
Spermatogenesis +/– ++ +++ ++ +
Maturation +++ ++ +/– + ++ +++ ++
Spermiation +++ ++ + +/– +/– ++ +++ ++
Degeneration +/– +++ +/–