"In association with University of Washington Press." Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-362) and index.

Homeward Migration of Adults on the Open Ocean -- Migrations in Costal and Estuarine Waters -- Upriver Migration and Energetics -- Homing and Patterns of Straying -- Mating System and Reproductive Success -- The Ecology of Dead Salmon -- Incubation Rate and Mortality of Embryos -- Alevin Movements, Emergence, and Fry Migrations -- Sockeye Salmon and Trout in Lakes -- Juvenile Salmonids in Streams -- Downstream Migration: To Sea or Not to Sea? -- Estuarine Residence and Migration -- Marine Migration Patterns -- Survival in the Marine Environment -- Feeding and Growth at Sea -- Age and Size at Maturity -- The Evolution and Structure of Salmon Populations -- The Abundance and Diversity of Pacific Salmon: Past, Present, and Future. "Unlike other books that examine only selected life stages, habitats, or species, this book - illustrated with photographs and original drawings - thoroughly covers the complete life cycle, emphasizing common themes and differences among the various species of salmon." "Representing the range of species and geographic regions, Quinn includes examples from classic studies by pioneers of salmon biology and from the most current research to illustrate the important features of salmon life history and behavior and the complex physical, biological, and human factors that affect them. The Behavior and Ecology of Pacific Salmon and Trout introduces salmon and trout as a group, with a brief description of each species, and compares them to other fishes. The book then follows salmon on their amazing homeward migration from the open ocean, through the complex coastal waters, upstream to the precise location where they were spawned years earlier. It explains the patterns of mate choice, the competition for nest sites, and the fate of the salmon after their death. It describes the lives of offspring during the months they spend incubating in gravel, growing in fresh water, and migrating out to sea to mature. Quinn emphasizes the importance of salmon to humans and to natural ecosystems and the need to integrate sound biology into conservation efforts."--Jacket.