North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission

Technical Report 11

Table of Contents

Return of Chum Salmon with Latitude and Marine Environment in the Eastern Coast of Korea

Authors:
Chung Il Lee, Hyun Je Park, Ju Myun Park, Hae Kun Jung, Ju Kyoung Kim, and Do Hyun Lee

Abstract Excerpt:
Chum salmon, Oncorhynchus keta, has the largest natural distribution range among salmon species inhabiting the North Pacific regions. River spawning sites of chum salmon in the Northwest Pacific are found throughout Russian, Japanese, and Korean rivers. The western coast of the East/Japan Sea (WEJS) is the southern limit of chum salmon distribution. However, the specific migration route of chum salmon in the WEJS from sea to river or vice versa is still unclear. This basic ecological knowledge including migration routes and distribution patterns is essential for effective management of salmon resources. In this study, we investigated whether arrival timing and movement patterns of chum salmon have been influenced by oceanic conditions around Korea waters. Results from our studies may be helpful in enhancing ecological knowledge and improving management of chum salmon and possibly connected to climate change.

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23849/npafctr11/10.11

Citation

Lee, C.I., H.J. Park, J.M. Park, H.K. Jung, J.K. Kim, and D.H. Lee.  2018.  Return of chum salmon with latitude and marine environment in the eastern coast of Korea.  N. Pac. Anadr. Fish Comm. Tech. Rep. 11: 10–11.  https://doi.org/10.23849/npafctr11/10.11