Maintenance of Genetic Diversity in Natural Spawning of Captively-Reared Endangered Sockeye Salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka

Maintenance of Genetic Diversity in Natural Spawning of Captively-Reared Endangered Sockeye Salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka

Captive propagation of Pacific salmon is routine, but few captive breeding programs have been conducted to successfully re-establish extirpated wild populations. A captive breeding program for endangered Sakinaw Lake sockeye salmon was established from 84 adults between 2002 and 2005, just prior to...

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Main Authors: Ruth E. Withler, David S. O'Brien, Nicolette M. Watson, K. Janine Supernault
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
sockeye salmon
captive breeding
survival
reintroduction
genetic diversity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/6/2/354

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