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Development of Salmon and Salmon Habitat Conservation Plans within the Rocky River Watershed
February 5, 2025 - Description: The Salmon Association of Eastern Newfoundland (SAEN) will conduct a habitat survey of accessible tributaries and the main stem of Rocky River. The survey will document 1) barriers to...
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Addressing constraints on anadromous salmon productivity in the Rocky River: ouananiche and habitat use
February 5, 2025 - Description: The Rocky River has the largest drainage (296 km2) on the Avalon Peninsula, and a natural waterfall at its mouth has historically inhibited access of anadromous salmon to the...
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Consequences of interbreeding between farmed and wild salmon under climate change: effects on thermal tolerance
June 26, 2023 - Description: The proposed research aims to assess the consequences of interbreeding between farmed and wild salmon, particularly in terms of thermal tolerance. Introgression of farm genes into wild populations may...
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