The ocean ecology of Pacific salmon and trout

Book

The ocean ecology of Pacific salmon and trout / [edited by] Richard J. Beamish.

Beamish, R. J. (Richard James), 1942- (editor.).

Summary:

There has been great progress during the past two decades in the understanding of the ocean ecology of Pacific salmon and their response to climate-induced changes in their ocean environment. This book is a comprehensive summary and interpretation of the research published on the ocean ecology of six species of Pacific salmon (Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Cherry Salmon), steelhead, and coastal Cutthroat Trout by researchers in Canada, Japan, Korea, Russia, and the United States. The book includes a summary of standard Pacific salmon research techniques in the ocean, and relevant new information on the life history in fresh water. Each chapter is authored by well-known researchers from Pacific salmon-producing countries. The chapters for each species report on the recent knowledge of the marine life histories, including abundances, stock-specific distributions and migrations, feeding behavior, trophic interactions, growth, survival, and enhancement activities. The book provides up-to-date scientific information on the ocean life of Pacific salmon as well as discussions about future research needs. It will be an invaluable source of information and a standard reference for scientists, teachers, students, and anyone interested in Pacific salmon. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781934874455
ISBN: 1934874450
Physical Description: xii, 1147 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm
Publisher: Bethesda, MD : American Fisheries Society, 2018.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Introduction : an overview of the ocean ecology of Pacific salmon and trout -- 1. Ocean ecology of pink salmon -- 2. Ocean ecology of chum salmon -- 3. Ocean ecology of sockeye salmon -- 4. Ocean ecology of coho salmon -- 5. Ocean ecology of Chinook salmon -- 6. Ocean ecology of Masu (cherry) salmon -- 7. Ocean ecology of steelhead -- 8. Ocean ecology of anadromous coastal cutthroat trout -- 9. Methods used to study the ocean ecology of Pacific salmon and trout.