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Because of the pervasive and substantial decline of Atlantic salmon populations in Maine over the past 150 years, and because they are close to extinction, a comprehensive statewide action should be taken now to ensure their survival. The populations of Atlantic salmon have declined drastically, from an estimated half million adult salmon returning to U.S. rivers each year in the early 1800s to perhaps as few as 1,000 in 2001. The report recommends implementing a formalized decision-making approach to establish priorities, evaluate options and coordinate plans for conserving and restoring the salmon.

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National Research Council. 2004. Atlantic Salmon in Maine. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/10892.

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304 pages |  6 x 9 | 

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  • Paperback:  978-0-309-09135-0
  • Ebook:  978-0-309-16658-4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/10892
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Front Matter i-xxviii
Summary 1-15
1 Introduction 16-22
2 Salmon Life History and Ecology 23-46
3 Threats to Atlantic Salmon in Maine 47-107
4 Setting Priorities for Action 108-137
5 Addressing the Threats to Atlantic Salmon in Maine 138-187
6 Findings and Recommendations 188-194
References 195-226
Appendix A: Endangered Species Act Basics 227-232
Appendix B: Governance 233-250
Appendix C: Supportive Breeding, Effective Population Size, and Inbreeding 251-257
Appendix D: Supportive Breeding and Risks to Genetic Quality 258-260
Appendix E: Summary of the Committee's Interim Report 261-264
Appendix F: Stocking Number, 1871-1995 265-270
Appendix G: Biographical Sketches of the Committee’s Members 271-276

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