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June 06, 2014

Iron, steel in hatcheries may distort magnetic 'map sense' of steelhead
Corvallis OR (SPX) Jun 04, 2014
Exposure to iron pipes and steel rebar, such as the materials found in most hatcheries, affects the navigation ability of young steelhead trout by altering the important magnetic "map sense" they need for migration, according to new research from Oregon State University. The exposure to iron and steel distorts the magnetic field around the fish, affecting their ability to navigate, said Nathan Putman, who led the study while working as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Fisheries and W ... read more

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