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.

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• Authors: Board on Environmental Studies and Toxic, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Committee on Atlantic Salmon in Maine, Division On Earth And Life Studies, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council, Ocean Studies Board
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.10.2004
• EAN: 9780309091350
• ISBN: 978-0-309-09135-0
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 228 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 499 g
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology