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Assessment of wild Atlantic salmon host variables associated with sea lice susceptibility in different environments with varying intensity of salmon aquaculture.
February 3, 2025 - Description : Declines in wild Atlantic salmon in Conne River, along the South coast of Newfoundland, have increased speculation amongst communities, First Nations and anglers surrounding the role of aquaculture...
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Consequences of interbreeding between farmed and wild salmon under climate change: effects on thermal tolerance
February 3, 2025 - 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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Assessing and modeling within and among stream variability in insect drift availability of western Newfoundland streams.
February 3, 2025 - Description : Insect drift abundance in streams influences growth and survival of juvenile Atlantic salmon. The proposed research will examine the distribution and abundance of stream insect drift within and...
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