Baltic Sea herring are subdivided into distinct genetic populations adapted to local variations in salinity and temperature. These distinct genetic clusters occasionally interbreed, demonstrating a high degree of previously unrecognized genetic diversity within the species.
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Baltic Herring Genetics & Sustainable Fishing

Mapping the distinct genetic populations of Baltic Sea herring is critical for sustainable fisheries management and adapting to ocean warming.