Dr Jon Bolland J.Bolland@hull.ac.uk
Senior Research Fellow
A protocol for stocking hatchery reared freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera
Bolland, J. D.; Bracken, L. J.; Martin, R.; Lucas, M. C.
Authors
L. J. Bracken
R. Martin
M. C. Lucas
Abstract
1.Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera L.) populations are under serious threat of extinction throughout their geographical range and only a few remnant populations are recruiting to adulthood. Consequently, M. margaritifera is classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.2.Several institutions across many countries have set up Ark sites at hatcheries to culture and rear young M. margaritifera from population remnants, with the intention of stocking these juveniles into rivers. The release location must fulfill the habitat requirements for the full life-cycle of the species, so they can contribute to the next generation and thus the long-term recovery of the species. However, little research or advice exists about how to decide if river environments are suitable for stocking.3.A protocol is presented for determining whether a M. margaritifera population will benefit from stocking hatchery reared juveniles and how to identify suitable areas. Stocking locations are considered from catchment scale to microscale using water quality (reach), macrohabitat (site) and microhabitat, including physicochemical properties of the substratum (spots).4.A case study of the River Esk in north-east England, is incorporated to exemplify the myriad of considerations surrounding attempts to conserve M. margaritifera, and describes how implementation of the protocol can structure and assist stocking programmes. © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Citation
Bolland, J. D., Bracken, L. J., Martin, R., & Lucas, M. C. (2010). A protocol for stocking hatchery reared freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera. Aquatic conservation : marine and freshwater ecosystems, 20(6), 695-704. https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.1139
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jul 16, 2010 |
Online Publication Date | Sep 8, 2010 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2010 |
Deposit Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
Journal | Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems |
Print ISSN | 1052-7613 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 20 |
Issue | 6 |
Pages | 695-704 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.1139 |
Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3769159 |
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