Swimming and other activities: applied aspects of fish swimming performance
January 1, 2011
Human activities such as hydropower development, water withdrawals, and commercial fisheries often put fish species at risk. Engineered solutions designed to protect species or their life stages are frequently based on assumptions about swimming performance and behaviors. In many cases, however, the appropriate data to support these designs are either unavailable or misapplied. This article provides an overview of the state of knowledge of fish swimming performance – where the data come from and how they are applied – identifying both gaps in knowledge and common errors in application, with guidance on how to avoid repeating mistakes, as well as suggestions for further study.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2011 |
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Title | Swimming and other activities: applied aspects of fish swimming performance |
DOI | 10.1016/B978-0-12-374553-8.00180-5 |
Authors | Theodore R. Castro-Santos |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
Index ID | 70043476 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Leetown Science Center |