1 Why a Focus on Salmonids and Estuaries?

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Figures and Tables vii
4. Preface x
5. Acknowledgments xiv
6. Why a Focus on Salmonids and Estuaries? 3
7. What Salmonids and Estuaries to Consider 13
8. Salmonid’s-Eye View of the Estuary: Physical, Chemical, and Geological Aspects 19
9. What Habitats Are Used by Salmonids in Estuaries? 31
10. Global Distribution of Salmonid Species and Local Salmonid Diversity in Estuaries 52
11. How Have Salmonid Abundance and Distribution Been Assessed in Estuaries? 63
12. How Do Salmonids Behave in Estuarine Habitat? 72
13. Salmonid Growth in the Estuary 81
14. Smolting and Osmoregulation 88
15. Habitat-Based Food Webs Supporting Salmonids in the Natural Estuary 95
16. Biotic Interactions in the Natural Estuary 109
17. How Have Habitat and Water Properties Changed for Salmonids in Estuaries? 128
18. Salmonid Survival in Estuaries 137
19. Effects of Habitat and Community Change on Fitness Components for Survival in the Disrupted Estuary 149
20. Harvesting and Production of Salmonids and Other Ecosystem Services Provided by the Estuary 187
21. Health of Salmonids in Estuaries 193
22. What Shapes an Estuary for Salmonids? 199
23. Future Considerations for Conservation of Salmonids in Estuaries 215
24. Conclusion 246
25. Glossary 255
26. References 265
27. Index 351