Determination of factors affecting Atlantic salmon hatching and recruitment in Prince Edward Island streams

The goal is to help understand the effects of cold water temperatures, and the infiltration of sediment from agriculture on the survival of Atlantic salmon from egg to juvenile in PEI. Three rivers on PEI will be studied that have a range of fair to excellent Atlantic salmon populations. Total year class failure has been noted on more than one occasion over recent years and understanding the cause will be implement to help address this major population limiting factor. This will lead to improved knowledge to assist in restoring wild salmon populations on PEI and will built information with which to evaluate the future impacts of climate change.

Faculty Supervisor:

Michael R van den Heuvel

Student:

Jordan Condon

Partner:

Souris and Area Branch of the PEI Wildlife Federation

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Fisheries and wildlife

University:

University of Prince Edward Island