A biophysical study of connectivity in early life history stages of coastal Newfoundland fishes
Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010. Biology Includes bibliographical references. This study addresses the biophysical factors that influence population connectivity during the early life history of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in coastal Newfoundland. In Chapter 1, I review how...
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ftmemorialunivdc:oai:collections.mun.ca:theses4/37043 2023-05-15T15:26:55+02:00 A biophysical study of connectivity in early life history stages of coastal Newfoundland fishes Stanley, Ryan, 1984- Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dept. of Biology Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador; 2010 xv, 173 leaves : ill., maps Image/jpeg; Application/pdf http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/37043 Eng eng Electronic Theses and Dissertations (19.63 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Stanley_Ryan.pdf a3301978 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/37043 The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries Atlantic cod--Infancy--Habitat--Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic cod--Infancy--Newfoundland and Labrador Population biology Text Electronic thesis or dissertation 2010 ftmemorialunivdc 2015-08-06T19:21:53Z Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010. Biology Includes bibliographical references. This study addresses the biophysical factors that influence population connectivity during the early life history of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in coastal Newfoundland. In Chapter 1, I review how connectivity is regulated by biophysical processes and should be a central consideration in spatially-oriented management and conservation. The second chapter illustrates connectivity associated with a known source of pelagic eggs (Smith Sound). Dispersal patterns did not vary over the spring and summer period of egg production, with a net export estimated at 13%/day. Data suggests that connectivity is limited to Trinity Bay. The final chapter addresses larval behavioural contributions to connectivity. Concomitant increase in spatial heterogeneity with the transition to an inertial swimming environment and spatial association with upstream optimal nursery habitats suggest that swimming influences dispersal and connectivity. This study demonstrates how a better understanding of connectivity is better achieved through synergistic study of biophysical interactions. Thesis atlantic cod Gadus morhua Newfoundland studies Smith sound University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Digital Archives Initiative (DAI) Newfoundland Canada Smith Sound ENVELOPE(-73.996,-73.996,78.419,78.419) |
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Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010. Biology Includes bibliographical references. This study addresses the biophysical factors that influence population connectivity during the early life history of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in coastal Newfoundland. In Chapter 1, I review how connectivity is regulated by biophysical processes and should be a central consideration in spatially-oriented management and conservation. The second chapter illustrates connectivity associated with a known source of pelagic eggs (Smith Sound). Dispersal patterns did not vary over the spring and summer period of egg production, with a net export estimated at 13%/day. Data suggests that connectivity is limited to Trinity Bay. The final chapter addresses larval behavioural contributions to connectivity. Concomitant increase in spatial heterogeneity with the transition to an inertial swimming environment and spatial association with upstream optimal nursery habitats suggest that swimming influences dispersal and connectivity. This study demonstrates how a better understanding of connectivity is better achieved through synergistic study of biophysical interactions. |
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A biophysical study of connectivity in early life history stages of coastal Newfoundland fishes |
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A biophysical study of connectivity in early life history stages of coastal Newfoundland fishes |
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A biophysical study of connectivity in early life history stages of coastal Newfoundland fishes |
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A biophysical study of connectivity in early life history stages of coastal Newfoundland fishes |
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A biophysical study of connectivity in early life history stages of coastal Newfoundland fishes |
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biophysical study of connectivity in early life history stages of coastal newfoundland fishes |
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Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries |
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Electronic Theses and Dissertations (19.63 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Stanley_Ryan.pdf a3301978 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/37043 |
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The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. |
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