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The Great Salmon Migration
Diadromous is not a word one hears every day, but this word is in fact the key to one of nature's most startling migrations – that of the Pacific salmon. From the warm climes of the northern Sunshine State (California, that is) and the cool coniferous forests of British Columbia, to the chilling waters of the Bering Strait, these fish yearly perform migrations that cover thousands of miles.
Continue reading...Salmon + Sea Lions > Feds
Monday, April 28, 2008
Image from remainingoceansart Salmon in the Columbia River near the Oregon-Washington border have been considered endangered for some time, and subject to federal protective orders; this manifested itself in an unexpected way…
Continue reading...Salmon Conservation Methods Inspired by the Simpsons
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
If you’re a Simpsons fan, you may remember an episode in which Lisa inadvertently releases an invasive lizard in the town that eats pigeons. These delicious salmon are for people, Mr. Sea Lion. Not yours! Everyone is happy, and when someone points out that they’ll soon have a problem [...]
Continue reading...Jellyfish Swarm Destroys Salmon Farm
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Northern Ireland’s only salmon farm has been wiped out by a freak jellyfish attack that destroyed the company’s entire stock of more than 100,000 fish. Managing director John Russell of Northern Salmon Co. Ltd. said: “In 30 years, I’ve never seen anything like
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
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