Aerial Methods of Assessing Red Salmon Populations in Western Alaska
Eicher GJ. 1953. Aerial Methods of Assessing Red Salmon Populations in Western Alaska. The Journal of Wildlife Management. 17(4):521-527
In western Alaska, principally in the Bristol Bay region, aerial methods of recording quantitatively sizes of populations of red salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) on spawning grounds have been highly developed. The streams are generally shallow with little overhanging foliage, and in spawning colors the fish are bright red and highly visible. These characteristics increase the efficiency of aerial surveys.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Eicher, George
- Units
- ARCN , BELA , CAKR , GAAR , KOVA , NOAT
- Keywords
- aerial stream surveys, Arctic, Fish, Oncorhynchus nerka, Salmon