کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
---|---|---|---|---|
4502286 | 1624149 | 2015 | 13 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
This study develops a quantitative framework for estimating the effects of extreme suspended-sediment events (SSC>25 mg L−1) on virtual populations of Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and coho (O. kisutch) salmon in a coastal watershed of British Columbia, Canada. We used a life history model coupled with a dose–response model to evaluate the populations’ responses to a set of simulated suspended sediments scenarios. Our results indicate that a linear increase in SSC produces non-linear declining trajectories in both Chinook and coho populations, but this decline was more evident for Chinook salmon despite their shorter fresh-water residence. The model presented here can provide insights into SSC impacts on population responses of salmonids and potentially assist resource managers when planning conservation or remediation strategies.
Journal: Theoretical Population Biology - Volume 103, August 2015, Pages 71–83