Comprehensive overview of Atlantic Salmon in Maine, written for a broad audience by a native son. Text covers biology, major fisheries, and restoration efforts, the last two topics with an historical perspective. Extensive population and catch data given in six appendices. By C. Lever. When where, how, and why alien freshwater fishes were introduced throughout the world.
Brief introduction describes the mixed blessing of exotics.
Well-referenced, authoritative text for ichthyologists, fisheries professionals, and resource policymakers. Oregon State University Press. Historic roots of the salmon debacle. Cultural and economic forces that have drained natural gene pools and supplanted them with artificial puddles of genetic integrity. Excellent documentary for biologists, policymakers, and concerned citizens.