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Author : Anderson, T.C.
Date : 1985
Title : Rivers of Labrador
Publication : Department of Fisheries and Oceans St. John's (Newfoundland). Research and Resource Services. Canadian Special Publication of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Issue : 81
Page(s) : 389 p
Abstract
Physical and biological data are presented for 120 river systems in Labrador. Based on bio-physical parameters, Labrador has been divided into six regions. A general description of each region is followed by a detailed summary of information from each individual river in that region, proceeding south to north. Past and present developments within the watersheds are documented. Physical data presented include characteristics of each drainage system, and locations and descriptions of obstructions to fish passage. Results of water quality analyses, where available, are also included. The size and location of salmonid rearing and spawning habitat are presented for 82 rivers. The distribution within Labrador of 24 freshwater, anadromous and catadromous fishes is summarized. Emphasis is placed on the production and freshwater exploitation of Atlantic salmon. Production estimates, based on available rearing habitat for salmon parr, are presented for 60 rivers. Data on Atlantic salmon angling are reported from 19 rivers and the biological characteristics of the catch, where available, are included. Data collected at counting fences on five rivers are summarized. Catch/effort data from the commercial fishery for Arctic char in northern Labrador are tabulated. Data available from thefreshwater exploitation of species other than Atlantic salmon are also included.
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