Lamar Fish Technology Center Publication
Updated 5/19/2003

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Coloso, R. M., K. King, J. W. Fletcher, P. Weis, A. Werner, and R. P. Ferraris. (Accepted for publication). Dietary P regulates phosphate transporter expression, phosphate activity, and effluent P partitioning in trout culture. Journal of Comparative Physiology � Part B.

Coloso, R.M., K. King, J.W. Fletcher, A.Werner and R.P. Ferraris. (In press). Effects of dietary phosphorus and vitamin D3 on sodium phosphate cotransporter expression, plasma vitamin D levels, phosphatase activity, and effluent partitioning in RBT culture. Journal of Comparative Physiology.

Jodun, W.A. 2004 (In press). Growth and feed conversion of sub-yearling Atlantic sturgeon at three feeding rates. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. Volume 15

King, K. 2003. (Accepted for publication). Growth, survival, and body composition of juvenile Atlantic sturgeon fed five commercial diets under hatchery conditions. North American Journal of Aquaculture.

Jodun, W.A., M.J. Millard, and J.W. Mohler. 2002. The effect of rearing density
on growth, survival, and feed conversion of juvenile Atlantic sturgeon. North
American Journal of Aquaculture. 64:10-15.

King, K., and P. Farrell. 2002. Sensitivity of juvenile Atlantic sturgeon to three theraputic chemicals used in aquaculture. North American Journal of Aquaculture 64:60-65

Millard, M., S. Welsh, J. Fletcher, J. Mohler, A. Kahnle, and K. Hattala. (Accepted for publication). Mortality associated with catch and release of striped bass in the Hudson River. Fisheries Management and Ecology, Blackwell Press.

Mohler, J., M.. Millard, and J. Fletcher. 2002. Predation by captive wild brook trout on calcein-marked and non-marked Atlantic salmon fry. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 22:223-228.

Smith, D., P. Pooler, B. Swan, S. Michels, W. Hall, P. Himchak, and M. Millard. 2002. Spatial and temporal distribution of horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) spawning in Delaware Bay: Implications for monitoring. Estuaries 25(1)115-125.

Coloso, R.M., S.P. Basantes, K.King, M.A. Hendrix, J.W. Fletcher, P.Weis., and R.P. Ferraris. 2001. Effect of dietary phosphorus and vitamin D3 on phosphorus levels in effluent from experimental culture of rainbow trout. Aquaculture 202:145-161.

Jodun, W.A., and M.J. Millard. 2001. Effect of iodophor concentration and duration of exposure during water-hardening on survival of Atlantic salmon eggs. North American Journal of Aquaculture 63:229-233.

Mohler, J.W. 2000. Early culture of the American Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus Mitchill, 1815 and preliminary stocking trials. Boletin, Instituto Espanol de Oceanografia 16:203-208.

Mohler, J.W., M.K. King, and P. R. Farrell. 2000. Growth and survival of first-feeding and fingerling Atlantic sturgeon under culture conditions. North American Journal of Aquaculture 62:174-183.

Mohler, J.W., and John W. Fletcher. 1999. Induced spermiation in wild Atlantic sturgeons held captive up to six years. North American Journal of Aquaculture 61:70-73.

DiLauro, M.N., Wayne Kaboord, Rosemary A. Walsh, William F. Krise, and Michael A. Hendrix. 1998. Sperm-cell ultrastructure of North American sturgeons. I. The Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrynchus). Canadian Journal of Zoology 76:1822-1836.

Ford, L.A., P.A. Barbash, and R.C. Cipriano. 1998. Control of furunculosis and enteric redmouth disease in sea-run Atlantic salmon broodstock in the Connecticut and Merrimack rivers. The Progressive Fish Culturist 60(2): 88-94.

Hendrix, M.A. 1998. Culture techniques for Atlantic salmon in the Northeastern United States. Gary A. Wedemeyer, editor. Second U.S.-U.S.S.R. Symposium. Reproduction, rearing, and management of anadromous fishes. U.S. Printing Office:1998-693-322/42022. Region 10.

Technical Information Leaflets:

King, K., and M. J. Millard. 2003. Use of epifluorescent microscopy and selective stains to determine the presence of lipofuscin in the horseshoe crab brain, as a possible indicator of age. Technical Information Leaflet LM-03-02. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

King, K., J. Fletcher, W. Jodun, B. Wayman, and G. Looney. 2003. Cryopreservation of Atlantic salmon semen using five extender and cryoprotectant combinations. Technical Information Leaflet LM-02-07. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Barbash, P., J.W. Fletcher, A. Carta, S. Summerfelt, J. Williams, and D. Creaser. 2002. Reductions in bacterial micro-organisms by filtration and ozonation of the surface water supply at the USFWS Northeast Fishery Center. Technical Information Leaflet LM-02-03. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Mohler, J.W. 2002. Analysis of Atlantic salmon tissues for residual calcein fluorescence after osmotic induction of a calcein mark using SE-MARK TM. Technical Information Leaflet LM-02-01. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Mohler, J.W. 2002. Producing fluorescent marks on Atlantic salmon fin rays and scales with calcein via osmotic induction. Technical Information Leaflet LM-02-02. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Fletcher, J. 2001. Effects of short term light deprivation upon milt production of feral Atlantic salmon. Technical Information Leaflet LM-00-09. U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Fletcher, J.W. 2000. Selected review of literature pertinent to impacts of incubation temperature on Atlantic salmon fry. Technical Information Leaflet LM-00-08. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Fletcher, J. 2000. Investigations relative to poor reproductive success of landlocked Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) reared at Allegheny National Fish Hatchery -incubation density and cold water disease. Technical Information Leaflet LM-99-01. U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Mohler, J.W., and J.W. Fletcher. 2000. Effect of density on Atlantic salmon eggs and alevins in incubator trays at White River National Fish Hatchery - Bethel, VT (Phase I and Phase II studies). Technical Information Leaflet LM-98-09. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Fletcher, J. 1999. Effect of two broodstock diets upon rainbow trout reproductive success. Technical Information Leaflet LM-98-01. U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA

Mohler, J.W. 1999. Use of calcein as an alternative or in combination with oxytetracycline for increased flexibility in batch-marking larval American shad Alosa sapidissima. Technical Information Leaflet LM-99-04. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Jodun, W.A., and V. Catrow. 1998. A partial bibliography applicable to restoration of American shad (Alosa sapidissima) with emphasis on culture, tagging, spawning, transportation and disease. Technical Information Leaflet LM-98-10. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Mohler, J.W. 1998. Short-term marking of American eel (Anguilla rostrata) elvers with the fluorescent compounds calcein and DCAF. Technical Information Leaflet LM-98-03. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Miscellaneous publications:

Fletcher, J.W. and J.A. Sweka. 2003. Effects of hormone implant use in males, stocking density, and male to female ratio upon tank spawning performance of American shad. Chapter 2: Annual Report to the Susquehanna River Anadromous Fish Restoration Committee, Susquehanna River Commission, 2002. Harrisburg, PA.

Sweka, J.A., M. Millard, and J.F. McKeon. 2002. Evaluation of sampling methodology for Merrimack River age-1 Atlantic salmon parr abundance estimation (1994-2001). Fishery Management Report. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Fishery Center, Lamar, PA.

Summerfelt, S., J. Bebak-Williams, J. Fletcher, A. Carta, and D. Creaser. (In Press). Description of the surface water filtration and ozone treatment system at the Northeast Fishery Center. Bioengineering Symposium IV. American Fisheries Society.

Fletcher, J.W. and M. J. Millard. 2002. Effect of hormone selection and water salinity upon tank spawning performance of American shad. In Susquehanna River Anadromous Fish Restoration Committee. Restoration of American Shad to the Susquehanna River, Annual Progress Report. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2001. Harrisburg, PA._

Fletcher, J. 2001. Tank spawning techniques: relative efficacy of two hormones for inducing spawning in American shad. In Susquehanna River Anadromous Fish Restoration Committee. 2000. Restoration of American Shad to the Susquehanna River, Annual Progress Report. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Harrisburg, PA

Millard, M.J., J. Mohler, A. Kahnle, A. Cosman, K. Hattala, and W. Keller. 2001. Mortality associated with catch and release angling of striped bass in the Hudson River. Report to: NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Hudson River Fisheries Unit, New Paltz, NY.

Millard, M., W. Fletcher, J. Mohler, S. McCormick, M. O�Dea, D. Lerner, and A. Moeckel. 2001. Evaluating sedation as a means to suppress the stress response associated with handling and transport of American shad. Chapter 5: Annual Report to the Susquehanna River Anadromous Fish Restoration Committee, Susquehanna River Commission, Harrisburg, PA.

Millard, M.J., S. Welsh, J. Skjeveland, W. Fletcher, J. Mohler, M. Hendrix, A. Kahnle, and K. Hattala. 2000. Mortality associated with catch and release of American shad and striped bass in the Hudson River. Final Report: 1999 Project Year to: NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, Hudson River Fisheries Unit, New Palz, NY.

Millard, M.J. 2000. The horseshoe crab stock assessment process; searching for clues. In Proceedings of the Delmarva Coastal Bays Conference III: Tri:State Approaches to Preserving Aquatic Resources. EPA/620/R-00/001. US EPA National Health and Environmental Effects Research Lab, Narragansett, RI.

Swihart, G., M. Millard, N. Lazar, and C. Wenner. 2000. Gill net selectivity for the spring weakfish fishery near Delaware. A report to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Weakfish Technical Committee, ASMFC, Washington, DC.
Coll, J.A. 2000. The National Wild Fish Health Survey - concept and recent findings/applications. Proceedings: Third East Coast Trout Management and Culture Workshop. June 6-8, 2000.

Fletcher, J.W. 1998. Development of an American shad tank spawning system. Coastal Resources Program Project Report.