Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest salmon in Arctic Alaska’s Cretaceous fossil. During the Cretaceous…
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Salmon are anadromous fish species, meaning they are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean, and return to freshwater to spawn. Known for their incredible life cycle and migratory journeys, salmon play a vital role in both freshwater and marine ecosystems. They are a keystone species, supporting a variety of wildlife, including bears, birds, and other fish. Salmon are also a crucial resource for commercial and recreational fishing industries and hold cultural significance for many Indigenous peoples. However, salmon populations face threats from overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change, making conservation efforts essential for their survival.
Glacial retreat could add 6,150 km of salmon habitat by 2100, but warming waters and…
In order to reverse salmon declines, researchers say, more than 1,200 barriers blocking off streams…
US fisheries scientists are claiming that a supervisor threatened to eliminate their research division after the…
The US FDA has finally approved the first genetically engineered animals for human consumption. The…
Last July, a chartered fishing boat strewed 100 tonnes of iron sulfate into the ocean,…