Genetics (Continued)

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Sonaghan (top), Gillaroo (middle), Ferox (bottom). These three trout all live in Lough Melvin, Ireland. But they have different diets, spawn in different areas and grow to different sizes. Geneticists now regard them as different species

Spey salmon have developed extra power and depth to ascend a very fast river; Tweed fish tend to be slimmer since they don’t require such strength to ascend a slower system.

Genetics Pages 1,2,3,4

Synopsis
The problem
The solution
Lifecycle
How bad are things?
Understanding & managing
Exploitation
Stocking
Genetics
Habitat - general
Habitat - problems
Habitat - solutions
Cost Comparisons
Way forward
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