Release of artificially reared 0-group coastal cod (Gadus morhua L.) in a landlocked fjord in western Norway

• Main Authors: Svåsand, Terje, Kristiansen, Trond
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: ICES 1985
• Subjects: fish stocking; utsetting av fisk; cod; torsk; VDP::Agriculture and fishery disciplines: 900::Fisheries science: 920::Catch: 925; VDP::Agriculture and fishery disciplines: 900::Fisheries science: 920::Fish health: 923; Norway; Osen; Gadus morhua
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/11250/103933

In 1983 and 1984 about 14 000 seven month old pond or basin reared coastal cod were tagged and released in Heimarkspollen and Osen in Western Norway. In May 1984 fishing in the release areas was initiated and local fishermen were asked to report recaptures. Growth of released cod was at least as goo...