Impact ID6730
Impact TypeOther Ecological Benefits
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionLandlocked Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) prey on rainbow smelt, facilitating large salmon body sizes (50-85 cm at maturity) and persistence in high diversity (>20 fish species) environment, however, Atlantic salmon are considered invasive in all the Great Lakes except for Lake Ontario
Reference34436
Cost 
LocationAtlantic Ocean

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