Guide to Common Parasites of Food Fish Species in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Section 1: Publication

Publication Type

Authorship

Zabel N., Swanson H., Conboy D.

Title

Guide to Common Parasites of Food Fish Species in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Year

2023

Publication Outlet

Northern Water Futures

DOI

https://hdl.handle.net/10388/14532.3

ISBN

ISSN

Citation

Zabel N., Swanson H., Conboy D. (2023). Guide to Common Parasites of Food Fish Species in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Northern Water Futures, Wilfrid Laurier University. 46 pp. https://northernwaterfutures.files.wordpress.com/2023/03/parasites_guide-nwt_nu-flip-final-mar2023.pdf

Abstract

We are excited to share with you a comprehensive guide to common parasites of food fish species in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This guide was prepared by Nelson Zabel and Dr. Heidi Swanson from Wilfrid Laurier University and Dr. Gary Conboy from the Atlantic Veterinary College.

Parasites are a natural part of aquatic ecosystems, and this guide aims to provide valuable information about their prevalence in twenty-five fish species commonly found in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Contrary to popular belief, ecosystems that are rich in parasites are often healthy ones, and understanding the role of parasites in these ecosystems is essential for their proper management and protection

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