Journal
MANAGEMENT OF BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
Volume 6, Issue 3, Pages 307-310Publisher
REGIONAL EURO-ASIAN BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS CENTRE-REABIC
DOI: 10.3391/mbi.2015.6.3.10
Keywords
Autropotamobius; Astacus; European crayfish; crayfish plague; conservation
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- Fundacio Territori i Paisatge - Obra Social de Caixa Catalunya
- Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park
- Environment Department of Catalan Government
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Crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci) is the main problem that hinders the conservation of European crayfish species. Every year, dozens of native crayfish populations disappear due to this disease. We used an electric fish barrier to block the dispersal of infected crayfish upstream. One of the main objectives of this communication is to transfer our expertise using this equipment for improved conservation outcomes. As a result, we report a detailed description of the experience, as well as requirements, problems and opportunities of using an electric fish barrier to try to control crayfish plague in-situ.
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