Modelling dispersal of larval salmon lice in Loch Torridon, Scotland.

A.G. Murray, Phil Gillibrand

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Abstract

A particle transport model is described that is being used to simulate the dispersal of salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) larvae in the waters of Loch Torridon. A hydrodynamic model, forced by tides and winds, drives the transport model. Particle movements are strongly influenced by winds, which can lead to formation of lice concentrations in coastal areas several kilometres from the source. Idealised constant wind simulations have been used to locate areas that larval lice may potentially reach from given source locations. Detailed analysis of simulations forced with real wind data is required to assess areas that larval lice from these sources arc likely to reach. Further field and experimental work on the viability of lice is required to assess infection risk. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)128-135
Number of pages8
JournalMAR POLLUT BULL
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006

Keywords

  • Environmental Sciences
  • DISTRIBUTIONS
  • SEA
  • SCOTTISH FJORD
  • Marine & Freshwater Biology
  • LEPEOPHTHEIRUS-SALMONIS
  • WILD
  • CIRCULATION
  • WESTERN SCOTLAND
  • SIMULATION
  • LARVAE
  • TRUTTA L.

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