Biology and management of coregonid fishes - 2008

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The papers in this issue, originating from the 10th Symposium on the Biology and Management of Coregonid Fishes, reflect the vision of Dr. Casimir Lindsey, who initiated the first meeting in Winnipeg in 1969. The proceedings present data on whitefishes from regions as diverse as Utah and Georgia to the northern reaches of 70 degrees latitude, spanning countries including the U.S., Russia, Austria, Finland, Norway, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Poland. Topics range from basic ecology to behavior, taxonomy, and genetics, organized into six major categories. Papers address habitat adaptation and distribution, life history variation, and migration patterns in various lakes and rivers. The understanding of evolutionary genetics and systematics is enhanced through studies on whitefish from notable locations like Lake Baikal and Lake Huron. Research on fisheries and stock assessment provides insights into hatchery impacts, changes in fish communities, and larval abundance. Additionally, the effects of climate change, industrial development, and invasive species on Coregonids are examined, particularly in the Great Lakes and Minnesota. Finally, conservation issues concerning species at risk, such as the Powan in Scotland and endangered whitefish in Finland, are discussed. This collection is as informative and influential as its predecessors, promising to inspire future research in the Coregonid family of fishes.