Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Volume 5 Number 18: Depth use and movements of homing Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in Scottish coastal waters in relation to marine renewable energy development

Report describing the depth use of homing Atlantic salmon caught and released on the north coast of Scotland, recorded over 1-20 days using pop-up satellite telemetry during the summers of 2013 and 2014.


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