Atlantic Salmon in Maine Paperback / softback
by National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Ocean Studies Board, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Committee on Atlantic Salmon in Maine
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Because of the pervasive and substantial decline of Atlantic salmon populations in Maine over the past 150 years, and because they are close to extinction, a comprehensive statewide action should be taken now to ensure their survival.
The populations of Atlantic salmon have declined drastically, from an estimated half million adult salmon returning to U.S. rivers each year in the early 1800s to perhaps as few as 1,000 in 2001.
The report recommends implementing a formalized decision-making approach to establish priorities, evaluate options and coordinate plans for conserving and restoring the salmon. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Salmon Life History and Ecology3 Threats to Atlantic Salmon in Maine4 Setting Priorities for Action5 Addressing the Threats to Atlantic Salmon in Maine6 Findings and RecommendationsReferencesAppendix A: Endangered Species Act BasicsAppendix B: GovernanceAppendix C: Supportive Breeding, Effective Population Size, andInbreedingAppendix D: Supportive Breeding and Risks to Genetic QualityAppendix E: Summary of the Committee's Interim ReportAppendix F: Stocking Number, 1871-1995Appendix G: Biographical Sketches of the Committee's Members
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- Pages:304 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:07/10/2004
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:07/10/2004
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- ISBN:9780309091350