Assessment of natal origin of pike (Esox lucius) in the Baltic Sea using Sr:Ca in otoliths

• Published in: Environmental Biology of Fishes
• Main Authors: Engstedt, Olof, Stenroth, Patrik, Larsson, Per, Ljunggren, Lars, Elfman, Mikael
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: English
• Published: Springer 2010
• Subjects: Subatomic Physics; Anadromous; Strontium; Natal origin; Otoliths; Pike; Baltic Sea; Brama; Lola; Burbot
• Online Access: https://lup.lub.lu.se/record/1773510; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10641-010-9686-x

Spawning habitat of pike (Esox lucius) in the Baltic Sea include brackish water bays, brooks and rivers. Elevated salinity concentrations are one of several stressors that might increase the use and importance of freshwater habitats for spawning. In the Baltic Sea, one of the largest brackish seas i...