A review of genetic influences from escaped farmed Atlantic salmon on wild Atlantic salmon populations

Abstract

This report entails a critical review of current knowledge concerning the interactions between farmed and wild Atlantic salmon populations with specific relevance to Norway, and also discusses current knowledge regarding the effective management of wild populations of this species. The report details information on the aquaculture production, life history, distribution and population structure, genetic interactions and conservation of Atlantic salmon. Furthermore, a separate chapter discusses future research areas which need attention.

Rapport/Report 16/2011 norsk sammendrag

A review of genetic influences from escaped farmed Atlantic salmon on wild Atlantic salmon populations