Abstract
AbstractPopulations of northern Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma malma) exhibit partial seaward migration, yet little is known about this phenomenon in Dolly Varden populations. Our study analyzed data from three different Dolly Varden populations in the western Canadian Arctic in order to determine if: (1) differences in size-at-first seaward migration exist between fish that migrate at early and late ages among populations inhabiting different river systems, and (2) annual growth influences anadromous or resident life history choice. Otolith strontium analysis and back-calculation were used to determine age- and size-at-first seaward migration, respectively. Differences in age- and size-at-first seaward migration were determined across river system and migration age. Back-calculated fish lengths were compared using a mixed effect model to determine how early growth influences migratory tactics (early or late aged smolt, or resident). Our results indicate that fish exhibiting faster early growth migrated in earlier years and at smaller sizes than slower growing fish, however size- and age-at first seaward migration varied by river system. Faster growing Dolly Varden tended to become either residents or early smolts, while slower growth was associated with smolting later in life. This is contrary to life history theory where the fastest growing fish in a population should mature as a resident. Our results indicate factors other than growth may be influencing life history ‘decisions’ in Dolly Varden. Future work on growth efficiencies and metabolic rates is needed to assess how they affect migratory behaviours.
Funder
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Inuvialuit Final Agreement Implementation Funds
Gwich’in Implementation Funds
Polar Continental Shelf Program
DFO Strategic Program for Ecosystem-Based Research and Advice
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Northern Scientific Training Program
UAlberta North
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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