HYBRIDISATION BETWEEN ESCAPED FARMED ATLANTIC SALMON AND BROWN TROUT; FREQUENCY, DISTRIBUTION, BEHAVIOURAL MECHANISMS AND EFFECTS ON FITNESS

Objective

The goal of the research project is to quantify and understand the effects of hybridisation between Atlantic salmon and brown trout, particularly as it relates to escapes from aquaculture.

The specific objectives are to (1) quantify interspecific hybridisation and introgression in unspoiled and genetically polluted rivers, (2) identify mecanisms of hybridisation between Atlantic salmon and brown trout, and (3) quantify the performance of F1 hybrids through various parts of the life cycle. Finally, we will address implications of hybridisation and introgression for fitness of natural populations of Atlantic salmon and brown trout.

Programme(s)

• FP3-AIR - Specific research and technological development and demonstration programme (EEC) in the field of agriculture and agro-industry, including fisheries, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

• 253 - Interaction between aquaculture and the environment

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

Address

Tungasletta 2
N-7485 Trondheim
Norway

Participants (3)

Salmon Research Agency of Ireland

Ireland

Address

Furnace
Newport

Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Department

United Kingdom

Address

Victoria Road
AB11 9DB Aberdeen

THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST

United Kingdom

Address

Lisburn Road 97 Medical Biology Centre
BT9 7BL Belfast