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Construction and emplacement of a large enclosure for rearing fish off-station

January 1, 1989

A 1.5-acre barrier net, used to enclose large numbers of juvenile Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) for rearing in backwaters along the Columbia River, USA, is described. This type of enclosure may provide additional rearing options to fishery managers.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1989
Title Construction and emplacement of a large enclosure for rearing fish off-station
DOI 10.1577/1548-8640(1989)051<0052:CAEOAL>2.3.CO;2
Authors J.F. Novotny, T.L Macy
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Progressive Fish-Culturist
Index ID 70162019
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Fisheries Research Center