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

Résumé

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.