Initial behavior of displaced yellowtail rockfish Sebastes flavidus in Lynn Canal, southeast Alaska
Carlson HR, Haight RE, Helle JH. 1995. Initial behavior of displaced yellowtail rockfish Sebastes flavidus in Lynn Canal, southeast Alaska. Alaska Fishery Research Bulletin. 2(1):76-80
Initial behavior and movements of displaced yellowtail rockfish Sebastes flavidus were observed by divers and in telemetry experiments to test response of fish when first released. Active response behavior began almost immediately upon release, and no signs of stress or disorientation were seen. Circling behavior of displaced fish occurred soon after release and was observed repeatedly. Newly released fish promptly displayed movement away from the release site, in most instances toward the homesite. Waters deeper than 100 m appeared to hinder initial homing efforts.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Carlson, H; Haight, R; Helle, J
- Units
- GLBA , KLGO , SITK
- Keywords
- Coastal/Marine Systems, Fish/Ichthyology, Human Disturbance, Lynn Canal, rockfish, Sebastes