Field Measurements of the Basal Oxygen Consumption of Atlantic Salmon Parr and Smolts

Account of investigation conducted at the northern limit of these fishes' range at temperatures of 4 to 16 C. Maxima of O2-consumption were noted at midday and midnight, minima early morning and mid-afternoon. Differences in O2-consumption between parr and smolts are also analyzed.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:ARCTIC
Main Author: Power, G.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1959
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Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66774
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Summary:Account of investigation conducted at the northern limit of these fishes' range at temperatures of 4 to 16 C. Maxima of O2-consumption were noted at midday and midnight, minima early morning and mid-afternoon. Differences in O2-consumption between parr and smolts are also analyzed.