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Atlantic salmon embryos and fry: Effects of various incubation and rearing methods on hatchery survival and growth

January 1, 1979

Significantly heavier fry of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and greatly reduced mortality apparently resulted from the use of matrix substrates during egg incubation and alevin development. Salmon fry produced by this method fed readily and did not have the constricted yolk sacs that commonly occur when conventional rearing methods are used.

Publication Year 1979
Title Atlantic salmon embryos and fry: Effects of various incubation and rearing methods on hatchery survival and growth
DOI 10.1577/1548-8659(1979)41[20:ASEAF]2.0.CO;2
Authors Kenneth Leon, W.A. Bonney
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Progressive Fish-Culturist
Index ID 1013982
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Leetown Science Center
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