Adaptive genetic variation and climate change resilience in Canadian Pacific salmon
PSSI Project Summary
Division: Aquatic Diagnostics, Genomics and Technology (ADGT)
Section: Molecular Genetics
Organization: DFO
Session(s): Salmon In A Changing Climate
Presentation Date(s): December 02, 2025
Speakers: Tim Healy
Abstract:
Pacific salmon genetic markers are regularly used to manage fisheries and hatcheries. While these genetic analysis efforts provide important stock management information, they could also be used to assess diversity of salmon species relative to habitat changes. This salmon genetic adaptation study gathers Chinook and sockeye DNA samples and compares genomes to environmental conditions and climate projections.