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<p>This study aims to elucidate factors affecting variations in <sup>137</sup>Cs concentrations of masu salmon <i>Oncorhynchus masou</i> inhabiting a forest river and its connected dam reservoir (an artificial lake) in the upper reaches of the Ota River system during summer–autumn (August and October 2017). A clear size effect was observed in river-resident individuals, with significantly higher <sup>137</sup>Cs concentrations in autumn, particularly in 1-year-old (age-1) prespawning adults. River residents (mean 1990&#xa0;Bq/kg) showed significantly higher <sup>137</sup>Cs concentrations than the larger lake migrants (mean 703&#xa0;Bq/kg). The main prey items&#xa0;of river residents were terrestrial and aquatic insects, whereas lake migrants predominantly consumed small fish (pond smelt), as indicated by distinct <i>δ</i><sup>13</sup>C and <i>δ</i><sup>15</sup>N values. Larger age-1 river residents consumed a greater proportion of terrestrial prey than smaller age-0 individuals. A significant linear relationship between <sup>137</sup>Cs concentrations in diets and those in age-1 river residents was observed in autumn, when terrestrial insects had higher <sup>137</sup>Cs concentrations than aquatic insects. These results suggest that larger river residents efficiently fed on terrestrial insects with elevated <sup>137</sup>Cs concentrations, resulting in rapid <sup>137</sup>Cs accumulation during summer–autumn. By contrast, the lower variation in lake migrants likely reflects their consistent feeding on small fish with lower <sup>137</sup>Cs concentrations. Potential factors contributing to interspecific differences in <sup>137</sup>Cs concentrations and their variability among masu salmon and other river and lake fish are also discussed.</p>

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Factors affecting variations in 137Cs concentrations of masu salmon during summer–autumn in a forest river and connected dam reservoir near the Fukushima evacuation zone

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    2025年10月11日

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  • Toshihiro Wada,
  • Shinya Miura,
  • Akinori Hinata,
  • Shota Hoshi,
  • Tsutomu Kanasashi,
  • Kazuyoshi Takasaki,
  • Gyo Kawata,
  • Yumiko Ishii,
  • Masaru Sakai,
  • Seiji Hayashi,
  • Kenji Nanba

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This study aims to elucidate factors affecting variations in 137Cs concentrations of masu salmon Oncorhynchus masou inhabiting a forest river and its connected dam reservoir (an artificial lake) in the upper reaches of the Ota River system during summer–autumn (August and October 2017). A clear size effect was observed in river-resident individuals, with significantly higher 137Cs concentrations in autumn, particularly in 1-year-old (age-1) prespawning adults. River residents (mean 1990 Bq/kg) showed significantly higher 137Cs concentrations than the larger lake migrants (mean 703 Bq/kg). The main prey items of river residents were terrestrial and aquatic insects, whereas lake migrants predominantly consumed small fish (pond smelt), as indicated by distinct δ13C and δ15N values. Larger age-1 river residents consumed a greater proportion of terrestrial prey than smaller age-0 individuals. A significant linear relationship between 137Cs concentrations in diets and those in age-1 river residents was observed in autumn, when terrestrial insects had higher 137Cs concentrations than aquatic insects. These results suggest that larger river residents efficiently fed on terrestrial insects with elevated 137Cs concentrations, resulting in rapid 137Cs accumulation during summer–autumn. By contrast, the lower variation in lake migrants likely reflects their consistent feeding on small fish with lower 137Cs concentrations. Potential factors contributing to interspecific differences in 137Cs concentrations and their variability among masu salmon and other river and lake fish are also discussed.