Field Measurements of the Basal Oxygen Consumption of Atlantic Salmon Parr and Smolts

Authors

  • G. Power

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic3724

Keywords:

Caribou, Snow, Tundra ecology, Winter ecology

Abstract

Account of investigation conducted at the northern limit of these fishes' range at temperatures of 4 to 16 C. Maxima of O2-consumption were noted at midday and midnight, minima early morning and mid-afternoon. Differences in O2-consumption between parr and smolts are also analyzed.

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Published

1959-01-01