00000nam 2200000za 4500 9.805576 CaOODSP 20221107135701 cr ||||||||||| 150406s1999 oncdb ob f000 0 eng d CaOODSP eng eng fre n-cn--- Fs70-1/1999-177E-PDF McCarter, P. B. Distribution of eulachon spawning stocks in the central coast of British Columbia as indicated by larval surveys [electronic resource] / P.B. McCarter and D.E. Hay. Ottawa : Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 1999. 67 p. : fig., graphs, maps, tables. Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat research document, 1480-4883 ; 99/177 Includes bibliographic references (p. 19-21). The distribution and abundance of eulachons within British Columbia has not been described previously. This paper uses the distribution of larval eulachons in an attempt to identify eulachon-bearing rivers, streams and estuaries in the central coast of British Columbia. The larval distribution data are then considered in relation to the available river-specific catch data and biomass estimates, although very few data are available. The paper concludes that estuaries are particularly important for eulachons. It is suggested that estuaries, and estuarine circulation are probably the main factor determining and maintaining eulachon 'stock' structure and that the estuarine habitat for larval fish may require special attention and protection - both for the future welfare of eulachons and for the maintenance of ecosystems and biodiversity as part of the implementation of marine protected areas. gccst Fisheries resources gccst Salt water fish gccst Fisheries management Hay, D. E. Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Canada. Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat. Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat research document, 1480-4883 ; 99/177 (CaOODSP)9.507740 PDF 436 KB https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/mpo-dfo/Fs70-1-1999-177-eng.pdf