Detailed project information for Study Plan Number 09026-02

Branch :	Conte Anadromous Fish Laboratory
Study Plan Number :	09026-02
Study Title :	Relative survival of hatchery Atlantic salmon fry released at different stages of development and from different maternal origin
Starting Date :	01/15/1994
Completion Date :	04/30/1999
Principal Investigator(s) :	Letcher, Ben
Primary PI :	Letcher, Ben
Telephone Number :	(413) 863-3803
Email Address :	bletcher@usgs.gov
SIS Number :	5002128
Primary Program Element :	Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Second Program Element :	Fish and Aquatic Habitats
Status :	Completed
Abstract :	Fry-stocking is a major component of the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) restoration effort. Yet methods to maximize survival of fry have not been evaluated. Two major sources of potential variability in survival are developmental stage at stocking and maternal origin (domestic, kelt, sea-run). Results from these experiments will allow managers to fine-tune stocking schedules (developmental stage studies) and to evaluate relative success of programs stocking fry from domestic, kelt, or sea-run mothers. Results will contribute significantly to increasing the effectiveness of the Atlantic salmon restoration effort.
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