Glasaalmigratie - Glass eel migration in the river Yser
Citation
Mouton A (2022). Glasaalmigratie - Glass eel migration in the river Yser. Version 11.4. Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/cynpxv accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-09-01.Description
The dataset contains data from glass eel that was captured with drag and lift nets during rising tide. This to study their distribution over the area. A fyke was used to investigate the influence of limited drainage opening during rising tide on elver migration.
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Purpose
The presented data may contribute to restoration of eel populations worldwide and be of interest to a wide range of river managers and stakeholders.Sampling Description
Study Extent
Estuary of the river YserSampling
Glass eel were sampled during tidal rise with stow nets and lift nets to study their distribution over the study area, while a fyke net was used to evaluate the impact of limited barrier opening on glass eel migration.Quality Control
"All records are validated."Method steps
- one step at a time
Taxonomic Coverages
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Actinopterygiicommon name: ray-finned fishes rank: class
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Anguilla anguillacommon name: European eel rank: species
Geographic Coverages
Bibliographic Citations
- Onderzoek naar glasaalmigratiemogelijkheden in de Ganzepoot (IJzermonding) in Nieuwpoort. Studie in opdracht van W&Z, Afdeling Bovenschelde. Rapporten van het Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek 2009 (INBO.R.2009.62). Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek, Brussel. - http://www.inbo.be/files/bibliotheek/86/187086.pdf
Contacts
Ans Moutonoriginator
position: Researcher
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Kliniekstraat 25
Brussels
1070
Brussels Capital Region
BE
email: ans.mouton@inbo.be
Ans Mouton
metadata author
position: Researcher
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Kliniekstraat 25
Brussels
1070
Brussels Capital Region
BE
email: ans.mouton@inbo.be
Ans Mouton
administrative point of contact
position: Researcher
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Kliniekstraat 25
Brussels
1070
Brussels Capital Region
BE
email: ans.mouton@inbo.be