Pool-Type Fishway Design for a Potamodromous Cyprinid in the Iberian Peninsula: The Iberian Barbel—Synthesis and Future Directions

Ana T. Silva, María Bermúdez, José M. Santos, Juan R. Rabuñal and Jerónimo Puertas
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Ana T. Silva: Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), P.O. Box 5685 Torgarden, 7485 Trondheim, Norway
María Bermúdez: Environmental Fluid Dynamics Group, Andalusian Institute for Earth System Research, University of Granada, Av. Del Mediterraneo s/n, 18006 Granada, Spain
José M. Santos: Forest Research Centre, School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon, 1000 Lisbon, Portugal
Juan R. Rabuñal: Centre of Technological Innovation in Construction and Civil Engineering (CITEEC), University of A Coruña, 15001 A Coruña, Spain
Jerónimo Puertas: Civil Engineering School, University of A Coruña, 15001 A Coruña, Spain

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 8, 1-24

Abstract: The Iberian barbel ( Luciobarbus bocagei ) is one of the most common cyprinids in the Iberian Peninsula, whose migratory routes are often hampered by anthropogenic barriers. Fishways might be an effective mitigation measure if they integrate designed operational characteristics that account for the biomechanical requirements of this species. Understanding the flow conditions inside the fishway, and how barbel responds to the hydrodynamics of the flow is imperative to improve free migratory routes with minimum energetic cost associated. Herein, we analyze and synthesize the main findings of research on pool-type fishways for upstream passage of the Iberian barbel and derive recommendations of design criteria for pool-type fishways for this species and others of similar biomechanics capacities. Ultimately, we identify research needs to improve upstream passage of this species.

Keywords: cyprinids; fishway efficiency; hydraulics; fish behavior; Iberian Peninsula (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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