Effects of Gravel Morphology on Fine Sediment Accumulation and Survival of Incubating Salmon Eggs
Author | : William R. Meehan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1977 |
ISBN-10 | : MINN:31951D02995134K |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Effects of Gravel Morphology on Fine Sediment Accumulation and Survival of Incubating Salmon Eggs written by William R. Meehan and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rate of fine sediment accumulation and survival of pink salmon eggs were determined for three types of stream gravels. At low stream flows, round gravel accumulated somewhat more sediment than other gravel types, while at higher discharges angular gravel accumulated more sediment. Survival of pink salmon eggs was slightly higher in angular gravel.