| Title | Survival and life history characteristics among wild and hatchery coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) returns: how do unfed fry differ from smolt releases? |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Thériault, Véronique, Gregory R. Moyer, and Michael A. Banks |
| Secondary Title | Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences |
| Volume | 67 |
| Number | 3 |
| Pagination | p.486-497 |
| Date Published | 2010, Mar. |
| Call Number | OSU Libraries: Electronic Subscription |
| Keywords | Calapooya Creek, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Coon Creek, Elk Creek, fecundity, Gassy Creek, genetics, hatcheries, hatchery salmonids, juvenile fish, life history information, Nonpareil Dam, North Umpqua River, reproductive behavior, Rock Creek Hatchery, wild salmonids, Winchester Dam |
| Notes | Is it better to release hatchery salmon when they are younger (fry) or more mature (smolts)? This study found that releasing hatchery coho salmon as unfed fry produced results closer to the behavior of wild coho. Behavior of jack salmon and run timing are also discussed. |
| DOI | 10.1139/cjfas-2013-0501 |
