Passability of Potamodromous Species through a Fish Lift at a Large Hydropower Plant (Touvedo, Portugal)

River fragmentation by large hydropower plants (LHP) has been recognized as a major threat for potamodromous fish. Fishways have thus been built to partially restore connectivity, with fish lifts representing the most cost-effective type at high head obstacles. This study assessed the effectiveness...

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Main Authors: Daniel Mameri, Rui Rivaes, João M. Oliveira, João Pádua, Maria T. Ferreira, José M. Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/1/172