Productivity and resilience of Chinook salmon compromised by Mixed-Maturation fisheries in marine waters
Nick Gayeski, Devin Swanson, Misty MacDuffee, Andrew G. J. Rosenberger
This study evaluates the impact of mixed-maturation fisheries on Chinook salmon productivity and resilience, finding that harvesting immature fish reduces population productivity and biomass compared to terminal fisheries.
Scientific Reports · Apr 16, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology