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SALMON CONSERVATION
In 2006, Canada launched a mission to save Atlantic salmon. Nearly 20 years later, the fish are returningAtlantic salmon populations declined due to habitat destruction and overfishing. Conservation efforts involving captive breeding and habita...- In 1948, America built Mud Mountain Dam for flood control; decades later, a $112 million facility was designed to carry 1.2 million fish around it annuallyThe Mud Mountain Dam serves as a crucial flood prevention structure, shielding communities downstream from severe weather. Yet, its constru...
- In 2012 and 2013, Maine removed two hydroelectric dams from the Penobscot River; river herring later rose from almost zero to more than six millionMaine's Penobscot River shows a remarkable environmental recovery after dam removals. Millions of river herring have returned to the waterw...
- In 1942, America completed Friant Dam and diverted most of the San Joaquin River into farms; a salmon run once numbering nearly 50,000 adults collapsedFriant Dam construction in California significantly altered the San Joaquin River's flow. This action disconnected salmon from their spawni...
- In 2011, the US began tearing down two century-old dams on Washington's Elwha River, the largest dam removal in US history at the time, freeing over 20 million cubic yards of trapped sedimentThe Elwha River dams were dismantled after nearly a century of operation. This significant engineering project restored over ninety miles o...
- In 1980, one of America's worst volcanic eruptions flattened this land. Now, 58 beavers have brought it back to lifeBeavers have revitalized a Mount St. Helens wasteland into a thriving wetland. These industrious rodents created a vibrant ecosystem after ...
- Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over timeFor decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human inter...
- Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...
- Why Washington's Whales Demand 1,000 Yards? The Surprising Science Behind Their Strict Distance RuleWashington State now requires boats to stay 1,000 yards from Southern Resident killer whales, a rule effective in early 2025. This expanded...
- Orcas and Dolphins Were Filmed Hunting Together for the First TimeIn a groundbreaking discovery off Vancouver Island, scientists have documented killer whales and dolphins hunting Chinook salmon together. ...
- Why Hundreds of Bald Eagles Flock to Frozen Mountains in WinterHundreds of Bald Eagles gather in Alaska, British Columbia, and the northwestern United States during winter. This behaviour is driven by f...
- India gives duty-free access to 54.11% of New Zealand exports from day one of FTAIndia and New Zealand have finalized a free trade agreement. New Zealand exports will gain duty-free access to India. Key items like sheep ...
- Chunk wins Fat Bear Week 2025 after years as runner-up despite broken jaw injuryBrown bear Chunk wins Fat Bear Week 2025 with nearly 100,000 votes, defeating Bear 856 after years as runner-up. The 1,200-pound bear overc...
- Donald Trump wants US to be world’s dominant seafood leader but environmental organizations are red flagging President's executive orderDonald Trump's order represents a dramatic shift in federal policy on fishing in U.S. waters by prioritizing commercial fishing interests o...
- Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limboSince the passage of the Endangered Species Act, over 1,700 species in the US have been listed as threatened or endangered. However, there ...
- Explained: Why top UK chefs are kicking farmed salmon off the plate?Renowned chefs are choosing to shun this pink-fleshed delicacy, often referred to as the "chicken of the sea," citing concerns related to e...
- Hazel Dormouse, Red Squirrel, Oak Tree Leaf: King Charles III releases new coins featuring British animals, plantsThe Royal Mint in the UK has unveiled a new set of coin designs featuring animals and plants to be issued in the name of King Charles III. ...
- Playful or murderous? Orca behavior puzzles experts as more boat ramming incidents reported off Iberian PeninsulaDespite the seemingly playful intentions, these interactions have resulted in real damage to boats. Spanish and Portuguese coasts have witn...
- US regulators to vote on largest dam demolition, Klamath Basin in historyThe Klamath Basin watershed covers more than 14,500 square miles (37,500 square kilometres) and the Klamath itself was once the third-large...
- Gene-editing tool that led to rapid test for Covid-19 is now helping scientists save endangered salmonThe CRISPR-based Sherlock tool can identify four types of Chinook salmon.
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