Something Fishy from the Western Fisheries Research Center - Fall 2024
Directors Message: A Season of Change at the Western Fisheries Research Center
There’s significant change afoot at the Western Fisheries Research Center!
The Plight of Yukon River Chinook Salmon
Adult Chinook salmon in Alaska and Canada are in trouble, and USGS WFRC scientists are in a race against the clock to find the cause behind their disappearance and a viable solution. A staple in many diets, this salmon species is considered a lifeblood of the region.
Back From The Brink
This summer, USGS Western Fisheries Research Center and collaborating scientists were delighted to find that the abundance of wild born juvenile fall Chinook salmon migrating out of the Snake River has increased by almost 2 orders of magnitude within the last 30 years.
Artificial Light at Night: Update From the Field!
In the News: Salmon & Steelhead Reintroduction Efforts
USGS Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) scientists are working together with our tribal, federal, state, and other partners to assess how best to approach salmon and steelhead reintroduction efforts.
Congratulations to Genevieve Kent for Winning this Issue's Photo Contest!
USGS Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) biological science technician, Genevieve Kent, is the winner of this issue’s photo contest.
