Population Structure and Genetics
Frank Thrower
Auke Bay Laboratories
Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries
Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute
17109 Pt Lena Loop Rd
Juneau AK 99801
(907) 789-6055
Frank.Thrower@noaa.gov
Effective management of salmonid populations can only occur with a
thorough understanding of basic life history biology and ecological
relationships. Modern biochemical science has enabled scientists
to begin to uncover complex genetic relationships that have only
recently been revealed by techniques like electrophoresis and DNA
fingerprinting and sequencing. This new genetic information will
help fishery managers wrestle with the complex problems of species and
stock determinations and enable them to realistically gauge threats to
wild populations such as: overexploitation, habitat degradation, exotic
species interactions, and supplementation. The MSI program is
conducting research on:
- Steelhead at Little Port Walter
- Pink salmon at Auke Creek Hatchery
- Chinook salmon at Little Port Walter
to provide critical information on current fishery management issues.
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