New England Salmon Hatcheries and Salmon Fisheries in the Late 19th Century
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"New England Salmon Hatcheries and Salmon Fisheries in the Late 19th Century" by an unspecified author appears to be a detailed scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This book focuses on the development of salmon hatchery techniques and the management of salmon fisheries within New England, specifically examining the state of salmon production, breeding methods, and the challenges faced by these fisheries during a period of significant ecological change. The
content of the book provides an in-depth analysis and documentation of various aspects of salmon fishing and breeding practices, highlighting specific articles on the history of artificial propagation of salmon, including notable attempts from rivers such as the Penobscot and Kennebec. It records responses from fish commissioners, describes methods for capturing salmon for breeding, and details the establishment of hatcheries. In one noteworthy section, it discusses the trials of breeding salmon in closed environments, emphasizes successful practices, and outlines the economic implications of these fishery practices for the region. The overall narrative showcases not only the technological advancements in salmon hatcheries but also the ecological and commercial challenges that affected salmon populations in New England during the late 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | New England Salmon Hatcheries and Salmon Fisheries in the Late 19th Century |
| Contents | Some Results of the Artificial Propagation of Maine and California Salmon in New England and Canada, Recorded in the Years 1879 and 1880 -- Sketch of the Penobscot Salmon-Breeding Establishment (1883) -- Penning of Salmon in Order to Secure Their Eggs (1884) -- Memoranda Relative to Inclosures for the Confinement of Salmon Drawn from Experience at Bucksport, Penobscot River, Maine (1884) -- Report on the Schoodic Salmon Work of 1884-85 -- Methods Employed at Craig Brook Station in Rearing Young Salmonid Fishes (1893) -- Notes on the Capture of Atlantic Salmon at Sea and in the Coast Waters of the Eastern States (1894) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Ronald Calvin Huber while serving as Penobscot Bay Watch, Rockland, Maine, |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SH: Agriculture: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Angling |
| Subject | Salmon -- New England |
| Subject | Fish hatcheries -- New England |
| Subject | Fisheries -- New England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17171 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 411 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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