Managed metapopulations: do salmon hatchery 'sources' lead to in-river 'sinks' in conservation?

Maintaining viable populations of salmon in the wild is a primary goal for many conservation and recovery programs. The frequency and extent of connectivity among natal sources defines the demographic and genetic boundaries of a population. Yet, the role that immigration of hatchery-produced adults...

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Main Authors: Rachel C Johnson, Peter K Weber, John D Wikert, Michelle L Workman, R Bruce MacFarlane, Marty J Grove, Axel K Schmitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3275593?pdf=render