The Charr / Char Network

A pan-European Intranet funded by the EU

Through this site you will be able to investigate the research, the commercial exploitation
and the natural history of the Arctic Charr / Char across the EU area.

This site has been jointly compiled and co-ordinated by Glasgow University, a prominent player in the UK research effort (contact : Dr. Colin Adams) and John Eccles Hatcheries, a commercial fish farm organisation involved in research, marketing and genetic selection. (contact : John Eccles )

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General Introduction
· Welcome 2.
· Habitat.
· General Introduction
· Polymorphism
· Identification
· Reproduction
· Welcome page
· Link on page to Norway
Join the Charr Network
· Join the Charr Network
International Conference - conservation and management of charr
· Poster - Arctic Charr in Britain and Ireland. Fifteen species or one?
· Poster - Using phenotypic variation to determine conservation value
· Poster - Does breeding site fidelity drive phenotypic and and genetic sub-structuring?
· Conference Report
· Summary of Conference Workshop 2004
International Conference Proceedings
· International Conference Proceedings
Members visits
· Dave Basford - Norway Feb 2003
Co-ordinator visits
· Norway.(Jan 2003)
· · The journey, days 1,2,3,4.
· · The Journey Day 5.
· · The journey. Day 6.
· · The journey. Day7,8
· · map of visit.
Aquaculture
· John Eccles Hatcheries
· · History of Rackwick Charr
· UK Arctic Charr Farms
Research
· Research Highlights
· · Introduction
· · UK and Ireland - Arctic Charr Researchers
· · Selected research abstracts
· · Charrnet Collaboration and Outreach
· Abstracts for our member's scientific publications
· · Abstract - Growth, maturation and reproductive investment in Arctic charr
· · Abstract - Trophic polymorphism among Arctic charr from Loch Bricht, Scotland
· · Abstract - Trophic polymorphism amongst Arctic charr from Loch Rannoch, Scotland
· · Abstract - Behavioural responses of benthic and pelagic Arctic charr to substratum heterogeneity
· · Abstract-Inherited differences in head allometry in polymorphic Arctic charr from Loch Rannoch, Scotland.
· Charr Ova Production Literature Review
· 2005 - 2004 Charr Biology References
· 2003 Charr Biology References
· 2002 Charr Biology References
· 2001 Charr Biology References
· 2000 Charr Biology References
· 1999 Charr Biology References
· 1998 Charr Biology References
· 1997 Charr Biology References
· 2002-2004 Charr Aquaculture References
· 2000 - 2001 Charr Aquaculture References
· 1997 - 1999 Charr Aquaculture References
Conservation
· Conservation
Photo Gallery
· A tasty example of arctic charr
· Farmed Loch Tay Charr.
· Arctic charr morphs from Loch Rannoch.
· Arctic charr morphs from Loch Awe
· Norwegian farmed Charr in fish tank
· A frightening sight!
Recipes
· Links to recipes from partner countries
Welfare
· Welfare.
Evolution
· Evolution.
Diet
· Diet.
Environmental Agencies
· Scottish National Heritage
· · Scottish National Heritage

Interesting links
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Welcome page

Welcome to the Arctic charr website

As the glaciers gradually melted from the northern hemisphere after the last ice age, the first fish to invade the cold waters of the newly formed lakes and rivers was the Arctic charr and its close relatives.
With the adaptability of a true pioneer, this species has changed over the millennia adapting in its new habitats.
The Arctic charr is now an important component of our natural heritage, it is a highly sought-after sporting species and forms the basis of a growing aquaculture industry.
This website is dedicated to provide you with access to a wide range of information on this amazing fish species.
Navigate through the links to find out more about the biology, ecology, conservation and the exploitation of the Arctic charr.

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