Environmental influences on an exploited anadromous Arctic charr stock in Labrador

Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus at Nain, Labrador, were influenced by recen t variability in measured environmental variables and able to mitigate part ially the effects of past conditions in a single year. Weather conditions p revailing during the first winter and sea migration life-stages also exerte d significant influence on measured age and weight characteristics and are argued to play a role in determining the population dynamics of exploited s tocks. (C) 2000 The Fisheries Society of the British Isles.