Seasonal movements and habitat use of arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus), burbot (Lota lota) and broad whitefish (Coregonus nasus) within the Fish Creek Drainage of the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska, 2001-2002

This study investigated the the seasonal movement patterns of fish and their use of specific habitats for wintering, spawning and rearing within the eastern portion of the northeast planning area of the National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A). Three species of fish, broad whitefish (Coregonus nasus), Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) and burbot (Lota lota) were identified as the focus of this effort.

Morris, W.A. 2003.Seasonal movements and habitat use of arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus), burbot (Lota lota) and broad whitefish (Coregonus nasus) within the Fish Creek Drainage of the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska, 2001-2002. Alaska Department of Natural Resources Tech. Rept. 03-02. Office of Habitat Management and Permitting. Juneau. 119 pp.

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Field Value
ISO Topics biota
Primary Contact William Morris
Primary Organization Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Organization Types State
Geo-keywords Alaska, North Slope
Created February 23, 2016, 01:25 (AKST)
Last Updated July 1, 2021, 19:28 (AKDT)