Essays about: "Burbot"

Found 4 essays containing the word Burbot.

  1. 1. Diet of Arctic char and brown trout in Northern Sweden : potential effects of burbot and lake area

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Sebastian Dagman; [2023]
    Keywords : arctic char; brown trout; diet; stomach content; salmonids; burbot;

    Abstract : To manage and conserve different fish species, it is important to know what factors affect the presence and performance of the species. Relatively few studies have focused on burbot and how they interact with other species. READ MORE

  3. 2. Aquaculture and its effect on the wild fish resource in a Swedish lake : An evaluation of changes in fat content, protein content and trophic niche

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Emmy Nyberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Aquaculture; wild fish; fat content; protein content; stable isotopes;

    Abstract : Fish is nutritious and important as a food source for many people. It contains high levels of protein, important omega-3 fatty acids as well as micronutrients. For a sustainable fish consumption, aquaculture is needed but it can affect nearby ecosystems in many ways. READ MORE

  4. 3. Change in growth and overall condition in populations of anadromous burbot (Lota lota) in the Gulf of Bothnia

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Mattias Alftberg Melin; [2019]
    Keywords : Growth; Burbot; Temperature; Age distribution; Climate change;

    Abstract : Many populations of burbot (Lota lota)around the world have been extirpated, are endangered or are in serious decline both regarding numbers but also in size. The aim of this study was to investigate if growth and overall condition in populations of anadromous burbot in the Gulf of Bothnia has changed over time and if so, discuss potential causes behind. READ MORE

  5. 4. Life history trade-offs in Anadromous Burbot Lota lota (Linnaeus 1758) from Rickleån and Sävarån, Northern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Mikael Sandberg; [2015]
    Keywords : life history trade-offs; anadromous burbots; Bothnian Bay; Rickleån; Sävarån; otoliths;

    Abstract : Anadromous burbots Lota lota (Linnaeus 1758) from two similar rivers in the Gulf of Bothnia area, Sävarån and Rickleån, Northern Sweden, were compared. The aim was to test for and explain differences in ecology. Spawning burbots in Sävarån were smaller, younger, grew slower and were more densely populated. READ MORE