Species profiles: Life histories and environmental requirements of coastal fishes and invertebrates (Pacific Northwest): Pacific herring

Technical Report · Fri Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6872378

Lassuy, D R ^[1]

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1. Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (USA). Oregon Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit

Species profiles are literature summaries of the taxonomy, morphology, distribution, life history, ecological role, and environmental requirements of coastal aquatic species. They are prepared to assist coastal managers, engineers, and biologists in the gathering of information pertinent to coastal development activities. The Pacific herring has a long history of exploitation for human consumption, animal feed, and trade. It also provides food for a wide variety of pelagic, intertidal, and avian predators. The herring roe fishery has dominated catches since Japan opened its market to imports in the early 1970's. Pacific herring spawn in quiescent, nearshore areas, primarily on marine vegetation. Spawning peaks in the Pacific Northwest region during February and March. Larvae remain inshore, transform into juveniles after 2--3 months, then move offshore in the fall. Adults move inshore on their spawning migration in late fall and early winter. Optimum physiological performance during the early life history is achieved at about 12--17 ppT salinity at temperatures near 6.5--8.3{degree}C. It is important to avoid siltation at or near the spawning grounds in order to prevent disruption of spawning behavior or smothering of eggs. 65 refs., 3 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS (USA); Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC (USA); Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (USA). Oregon Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit
• Sponsoring Organization: DOD; DOI
• OSTI ID: 6872378
• Report Number(s): BR-82(11.126); TR-EL--82-4/82(11.126); ON: TI90013861
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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