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River Erriff sea trout Salmo trutta revisited: Reply to O'Farrell (2025)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gargan et al. (2016; Aquacult Environ Interact 8:675-689) used a time series of 15 life history descriptors to demonstrate that the population dynamics of a wild sea trout population could change markedly over a short time period. O’Farrell (2025; Aquacult Environ Interact 17:21-26) subsequently noted certain errors in the data used in Gargan et al. (2016) and presented a new analysis, inferring that the overall findings of Gargan et al. (2016) might be compromised. Here, we provide comprehensive responses to each of the data issues raised by O’Farrell (2025) and include a brief additional analysis. We conclude that the results and interpretation of Gargan et al. (2016) remain supported.

Source: Aquaculture Environment Interactions

DOI: 10.3354/aei00492

Authors: PG Gargan, FL Kelly, S Shephard, KF Whelan

Institutions: Inland Fisheries Ireland, University College Dublin

Language: English

Topic: Marine and fisheries research

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,157