Diel and seasonal movements of white sturgeon, Acipenser transmontanus, in the mid-Columbia river

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Fish. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5874487

Haynes, J M ^[1]; Gray, R H

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1. State Univ. Coll., Brockport, NY

To evaluate seasonal movements in the free-flowing Hanford reach of the Columbia River, white sturgeon with radio transmitters in spring and early summer 1977 were monitored along with fish that had been tagged in 1975 and 1976. Daily environmental temperature records indicated sturgeon did not consistently engage in a diel movement pattern. It was concluded that although temperature is a major influence stimulating seasonal movements, light cycle and feeding probably influence diel movements. (JMT)

• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-06-1830
• OSTI ID: 5874487
• Journal Information: Fish. Bull.; (United States), Vol. 79:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
COLUMBIA RIVER
FISHES
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
MIGRATION
TEMPERATURE MONITORING
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ANIMALS
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
ECOSYSTEMS
MONITORING
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION
RIVERS
STREAMS
SURFACE WATERS
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