Abstract
Summary Objectives: To build on previous work (SF250), looking at archived fish scales from more rivers around the UK from 1998 to 2008. This project will combine stable isotope analysis with growth data derived from scale increment analysis to assess linkages between conditions of ocean productivity and growth, and use satellite-based observation data and ocean models to attempt to pinpoint ocean regions frequented by distinct stocks. Key Customer Purpose: By finding out where the salmon from each river go when they get to the ocean, we may be able to predict and manage the population, seen to be declining, better. We will also be able to better predict how salmon stocks will respond and be affected by climate change.
United Kingdom