Fisheries Handbook of Engineering Requirements and Biological Criteria,

Abstract

This report covers both fish facility design problems and the operation of fish facilities. Chapters on swimming speeds, spawning criteria, and food and oxygen requirements for several species of fish are included. The effects of temperature, water quality, silt and turbidity on fish are discussed. The toxicity on fish of elements and compounds, including metals, plastics, pesticides, and herbicides are reviewed. Hatcheries, rearing ponds and fish pumps are described. The subjects of fish behavior and diseases are addressed. Fishway structures at natural obstructions and dams are examined, as is the related subject of artificial guidance of fish. Keywords: Fishways; Fisheries; Fish passage; Anadromous fish; Fish barriers; and Fish management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167877

Entities

People

  • Milo C. Bell

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Business Analytics
  • Hydraulic Engineering.