Research Document - 2006/014
Aspects of the Life History, Biology, and Population Dynamics of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L.) in Eastern Canada
By O’Connell, M.F., J.B. Dempson, and G. Chaput
Abstract
A review of selected aspects of the life history, biology, and population dynamics of the Atlantic salmon of eastern Canada is presented. Information is provided on the following: life cycle and variability and plasticity in life history characteristics, size and growth in fresh water, biological characteristics of smolts, size and growth in marine water, survival in fresh water and at sea, and fecundity. A comprehensive list of references including those for major reviews of various topics is provided. The review is intended to provide pertinent resource material for the purpose outlined in the Foreword section above and as such is narrowed in scope accordingly.
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