Atlantic Salmon in Maine

Because of the pervasive and substantial decline of Atlantic salmon populations in Maine over the past 150 years, and because they are close to extinction, a comprehensive statewide action should be taken now to ensure their survival. The populations of Atlantic salmon have declined drastically, from an estimated half million adult salmon returning to U.S. rivers each year in the early 1800s to perhaps as few as 1,000 in 2001. The report recommends implementing a formalized decision-making approach to establish priorities, evaluate options and coordinate plans for conserving and restoring the salmon.

Summary

Because of the pervasive and substantial decline of Atlantic salmon populations in Maine over the past 150 years, and because they are close to extinction, a comprehensive statewide action should be taken now to ensure their survival.

Product details

• Authors: Committee on Atlantic Salmon in Maine, National Research Council, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxic, Ocean Studies Board, Division On Earth And Life Studies, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, National Academy of Sciences
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 07.10.2004
• Subject: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology
• EAN: 9780309091350
• ISBN: 978-0-309-09135-0
• Pages: 304
• Dimensions (packing): 15.5 x 22.8 x 1.6 cm
• Weight (packing): 499 g
• Subjects: SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology; Animals; NATURE / Animals / Wildlife; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fisheries & Aquaculture