Date of Award
2016
Call Number
SH167.A7 L32 2016
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Karen Wilson
Second Advisor
Theresa Theodose
Third Advisor
Chris Maher
Keywords
alewives, Penobscot, habitat, growth, anadromous species, conservation, Biology
Abstract
This research attempts to connect patterns in growth and migration of an anadromous species. The goal of this research was to understand habitat movements and growth of juvenile alewives (Alosa pseudoharengus) in the Penobscot Estuary and Bay through the use of otolith microchemistry, otolith growth increments, and a laboratory stable isotope turnover study. Understanding the connection between growth and movement of juvenile alewives may lead to more accurate and sophisticated conservation and restoration methods for anadromous species.
Recommended Citation
LaBonte, Gregory Norman MS, "An investigation of juvenile alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) habitat use and growth using natural markers" (2016). All Student Scholarship. 292.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/etd/292
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