The growth of a Welsh strain of Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus (L.) and investigations into its aquaculture potential

The growth in captivity of a wild Welsh strain (Llyn Cowlyd) of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) was compared to that of a commercial Scottish strain over the course of a 12 month experiment. At the conclusion of the study, the Welsh strain had a lower mass and condition factor than the commercial...

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Published in:Journal of Fish Biology
Main Authors: Berrill, Iain, McCarthy, Ian D
Other Authors: Institute of Aquaculture, University of Wales, Bangor
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Blackwell Publishing 2008
Subjects:
Arctic charr
growth
development
aquauclture
Fishes Growth
Aquaculture Wales
Fishery management Wales
Arctic
Salvelinus alpinus
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1893/419
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2008.01867.x
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Summary:The growth in captivity of a wild Welsh strain (Llyn Cowlyd) of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) was compared to that of a commercial Scottish strain over the course of a 12 month experiment. At the conclusion of the study, the Welsh strain had a lower mass and condition factor than the commercial fish, but a similar length. Aspects of the growth and population structure of the Welsh strain imply that it could be a subject for aquaculture development, but such practises will be dependant on further work on selection and broodstock development.

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