| genetic differentiation of spring-spawning and fall-spawning male atlantic sturgeon in the james river, virginia. | atlantic sturgeon (acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus, acipenseridae) populations are currently at severely depleted levels due to historic overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. the importance of biologically correct stock structure for effective conservation and management efforts is well known. recent improvements in our understanding of atlantic sturgeon migrations, movement, and the occurrence of putative dual spawning groups leads to questions regarding the true stock structure of this end ... | 2017 | 28686610 |
| dual annual spawning races in atlantic sturgeon. | atlantic sturgeon (acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus, acipenseridae) populations in the united states were listed as either endangered or threatened under the endangered species act in 2012. because of the endangered/threatened status, a better understanding of atlantic sturgeon life-history behavior and habitat use is important for effective management. it has been widely documented that atlantic sturgeon reproduction occurs from late winter to early summer, varying clinally with latitude. howeve ... | 2015 | 26020631 |