Destruction of habitat is the major cause for loss of biodiversity including variation in life
history and habitat ecology. Each species and population adapts to its environment …

The Atlantic salmon is one of the most prized and exploited species worldwide, being at the
centre of a massive sports fishing industry and increasingly as the major farmed species in …

Among the species in the family Salmonidae, those represented by the genera Salmo,
Salvelinus, and Oncorhynchus (subfamily Salmoninae) are the most studied. Here, various …

This important book contains a great wealth of practical information on trout and salmon,
species of fish that are of huge scientific and commercial interest. The introductory chapters …

Few subjects have generated as much emotional dialogue around conflicting scientific and
policy agendas as the protection and management of Pacific salmon resources. In this major …

The salmonid lifecycle has been studied for over a 100 years. Our literature search indicated
that the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and brown trout (Salmo trutta) are among the most …

This paper reviews the life history of brown trout and factors influencing decisions to migrate.
Decisions that maximize fitness appear dependent on size at age. In partly anadromous …

When cultured Atlantic salmon are released into nature, they compete with wild fish for food,
space, and breeding partners. As a result of morphological, physiological, ecological, and …

Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L. and brown trout Salmo trutta fario L. are species of high socio‐
economic and ecological value. Declining populations make them target species of fisheries …

The distributions and abundances of trout and salmon are strongly influenced by their
habitat. The habitat includes both abiotic and biotic factors, which interact in complex webs …