The potential of Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus (L.), for mariculture

• Main Authors: Heasman, M S, Black, Kenny
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 1998
• Subjects: FRESH-WATER; SALINITY TOLERANCE; SEASONAL-CHANGES; ATLANTIC SALMON; FOOD-INTAKE; PARR-SMOLT TRANSFORMATION; Fisheries; NORTHERN NORWAY; SALMON SALMO-SALAR; GROWTH-RATES; STOCKING DENSITY; Arctic; Norway; Arctic charr; Atlantic salmon; North Atlantic; Northern Norway; Salmo salar; Salvelinus alpinus
• Online Access: https://pure.uhi.ac.uk/en/publications/6cc96f63-2b4a-481d-92d7-36e06a79738f

There would appear to be considerable potential for Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus (L.), to be cultured in marine conditions in countries where coastal winter salinity is below oceanic, and temperatures remain above freezing. Sea lochs on the west coast of Scotland represent one such environment where freshwater run-off leads to depressed salinities (20-30 practical salinity units) and the North Atlantic Drift leads to winter sea water temperatures typically around 6-8 degrees C.