Rising Tides, Falling Salmon: Climate Change and the Future of Atlantic Salmon Freshwater Productivity

May 13, 2024

Current and predicted ecological impacts of climate change to Atlantic salmon freshwater productivity in the North Atlantic.

The paper explores how climate change affects the freshwater habitats of Atlantic salmon, focusing on changes in river flow and temperature.

These changes influence critical life stages of salmon, such as egg development, juvenile growth, migration, and spawning. Rising water temperatures and altered flow patterns can disrupt food availability, increase disease risk, and create habitat challenges.

While some northern habitats may benefit from warmer temperatures, southern populations face reduced productivity and survival risks.

The authors emphasize the importance of monitoring river temperatures, protecting thermal refuges, and adapting fisheries management to address these challenges.

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Contributors
André St-Hilaire
Normand E. Bergeron
Eva C. Enders
Emmanuelle Chrétien
Jean-Michel Matte
Guillaume J.R. Dauphin
Stephen J. Dugdale
Anik Daigle
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