In the
River Tay salmon from different tributaries constitute
separate breeding populations. This structuring
of the population is very important as it helps
to main differences between salmon, for example
the highly varied timing of runs of fish returning
to different tributaries throughout the year.
Recent advances in genetic techniques mean it
is now possible to “fingerprint” fish
from individual tributaries. Once fingerprinted
it is possible to tell where fresh fish entering
the river are actually heading.
This is important as it aids the identification
of vulnerable populations and can help target
conservation measures on those populations which
most need them. |
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Fingerprinting the salmon
Total funding required £10,000 |
