Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar, L) is an anadromous species contributing to major fishery catches and comprising a significant part of the aquaculturally produced fish for human consumption. The aim of this book is to incite the interest in the field of knowledge gathered from a broad scope of disciplines that have investigated this fish species. Undeniably, increasing fishery pressure on wild fish stocks throughout the world oceans has prompted the need for sustainable aquacultural production for increasing human demands.

Part I: Gamete Quality

Introduction

Gamete physiology, fertilization and egg activation

Part II: It Is Traits That Rule, Genes Only Follow in Their Wake

Life history

Part III

Behavior

Part IV

Genetics and conservation

Part V

Molecular techniques

Evolution and speciation

Conclusions and future perspectives

Glossary

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