2024 Wild Salmon Season: Unraveling the Causes Behind Declining Landings
The 2024 wild salmon season experienced significantly lower landings across all species, including Chinook (king), chum (keta), pink, coho, and sockeye. This has led to questions about the underlying causes. The short answer is that there are multiple contributing factors. These reasons can be broadly categorized into two groups: biological factors and those influenced by human activity.
Biological Factors
Environmental Changes: Climate change has significantly impacted salmon habitats, disrupting both spawning and rearing conditions. Warmer water temperatures and altered river flows...
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