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Symposium to address abundance & productivity trends for Chinook salmon

 

October 03, 2012
Wednesday


(SitNews) - To address declining Chinook salmon abundance, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game will convene a two-day scientific symposium in Anchorage October 22 – 23 to discuss necessary research and stock assessment to better understand the observed trends.

“All Alaskans have a stake in the health of our Chinook salmon resources,” said ADF&G Commissioner Cora Campbell. “This Chinook Salmon Symposium will provide an opportunity for an exchange of information and ideas between top fishery scientists and stakeholders to further inform our comprehensive research plan. I greatly appreciate the commitment and efforts of all those engaged in this symposium and have a keen interest in the results.”

The symposium will feature scientific presentations and panel discussions from a wide variety of experts from private, state, federal, and academic backgrounds. The goal is to discuss gaps in knowledge of Chinook salmon abundance and productivity, and seek input on a targeted list of research priorities to fill these gaps. A draft analysis of knowledge gaps and associated research recommendations has been constructed by ADF&G scientists and will be made available prior to the symposium so the presenters, panelists, and the public will have the chance to review and provide constructive input on the research recommendations.

A draft analysis of knowledge gaps has been constructed by ADF&G scientists and will be made available prior to the symposium so the presenters, panelists, and the public will have the chance to review and provide constructive input on the research recommendations.

The symposium will take place at the Egan Center's LaPerouse Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days.

ADF&G will provide more details about this event in the first weeks of October. Interested Alaskans are encouraged to attend in person or stream it online.

 

Edited by Mary Kauffman, SitNews

 

On the Web:

More details about the symposium and the Chinook Salmon Research Plan will be available and will be posted at: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=hottopics.chinooksalmon.

 

 

Source of News: 

Alaska Department of Fish And Game
www.adfg.state.ak.us

 

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