Open AccessNonnative salmon alter nitrification in Great Lakes tributaries
Author(s) -
Balcerak Ernie
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1002/2013eo220008
Subject(s) - biogeochemistry , tributary , ecosystem , fishing , nitrification , streams , environmental science , aquatic ecosystem , ecology , range (aeronautics) , fishery , geography , nitrogen , biology , chemistry , materials science , composite material , computer network , cartography , organic chemistry , computer science
Nonnative species can affect the biogeochemistry of an ecosystem. For instance, Pacific salmon have been introduced for sport fishing in many streams and lakes beyond their native range, and their introduction may be altering nitrogen cycling in those ecosystems.