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Size, distribution and significance of the commercial by-catch of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in mainland Nova Scotia / R.W. Gray, D.L. Morantz and J.D. Cameron.: Fs97-4/1583E-PDF

"The average annual by-catch of Atlantic salmon in mainland Nova Scotia is estimated to range between 15,203 kg and 48,000 kg, depending on the data source utilized. About 73% of this by-catch is taken at five locations — Herring Cove-Pennant, St. Margaret's Bay-Mahone Bay, Morden-Hall's Harbour, Little Harbour and Ecum Secum. Multi-species commercial fish traps are responsible for 55.6% of the mainland by-catch, while herring weirs, surface gill nets and groundfish gill nets account for 20.0%, 14.2% and 9.4%, respectively. The distribution and impact of specific non-salmon gear on Atlantic salmon in each salmon management zone is described. By-catch consists mainly of Nova Scotia salmon stocks; however, a small proportion, roughly 10%, is of Saint John River origin. Results of the 1978 St. Margaret's Bay by-catch study are presented"--Abstract, page ix.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, issuing body.
  • Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Maritimes Region. Freshwater and Anadromous Division, issuing body.
TitleSize, distribution and significance of the commercial by-catch of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in mainland Nova Scotia / R.W. Gray, D.L. Morantz and J.D. Cameron.
Series title
  • Canadian manuscript report of fisheries and aquatic sciences, 0706-6473 ; no. 1583
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Pages ii, iv, vi, and viii are wanting.
  • Digitized edition from print [produced by Department of Fisheries and Oceans].
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 39).
  • Includes abstracts in English and French.
Publishing information
  • Halifax, Nova Scotia : Freshwater and Anadromous Division, Resource Branch, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, August 1980.
  • ©1980
Author / Contributor
  • Gray, R. W. (Ronald Walter)author.
Description1 online resource (ix, 39 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Catalogue number
  • Fs97-4/1583E-PDF
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