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Growth and Survival Rate of Nearshore Fishes in Lake Michigan

Creque, Sara M.; Czesny, Sergiusz J.

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Title
Growth and Survival Rate of Nearshore Fishes in Lake Michigan
Author(s)
  • Creque, Sara M.
  • Czesny, Sergiusz J.
Issue Date
2009-10-14
Keyword(s)
  • yellow perch
  • alewife
  • nearshore communities
  • Lake Michigan
  • round goby
  • benthic invertebrates
  • Division of Fisheries, Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Abstract
Research described in this report focuses on Illinois waters of Lake Michigan and provides essential information for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to better understand factors contributing to nearshore fish community assemblages in a spatial and habitat related context. Information presented herein expands limited data and directly aids fisheries management efforts. This report describes results obtained during 2008 field season and marks the first year of major changes to the project, which included changing sampling locations, expanding sampling sites to include different habitat types, and expanding sampling techniques to collect juvenile fish. Data from sampling in 2009 is ongoing and lab analysis is not complete. As such, a complete reporting of data collected during the 2008 sampling season is presented, covering data from Segments 11 and 12. Further, some objectives are based on long term data collection and insights will become clearer as results accrue through future sampling; therefore, results for each objective may not be specifically discussed in this report.
Publisher
Illinois Natural History Survey
Series/Report Name or Number
  • Growth and Survival Rate of Nearshore Fishes in Lake Michigan
  • Technical Report INHS 2009 (32)
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/18194
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INHS Technical Report Prepared for Division of Fisheries, Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Copyright and License Information
This document is a product of the Illinois Natural History Survey, and has been selected and made available by the Illinois Natural History Survey and the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended solely for noncommercial research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested.

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Technical Reports - Illinois Natural History Survey PRIMARY
Reports produced by INHS staff, usually as deliverables for assessment projects funded by federal or state agencies or non-governmental organizations.