Pacific Salmon | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBLearn about the five species of Pacific salmon that migrate from freshwater to the sea and back, and why they are important for ecosystems, cultures, and economies. Find out how WWF works to protect their habitats, prevent illegal …
Meet the 7 species of Pacific Salmon - SPSSEG
WEBLearn about the seven species of Pacific salmon, their life cycles, habitats, and characteristics. See pictures and descriptions of pink, sockeye, coho, chum, chinook, steelhead, and cutthroat salmon.
Pacific Salmon Species Spotlight
WEBLearn about the five Pacific salmon species, their appearance, ecosystem roles, spawning preferences, economics and conservation status. Find printable activities and educational tools to explore and protect these amazing fish.
Pacific Salmon and Steelhead - NOAA Fisheries
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Learn about the life cycle, conservation, and management of seven species of salmon and steelhead in the Pacific Northwest. Find out how NOAA Fisheries protects these fish under the Endangered Species Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Oncorhynchus - Wikipedia
WEBOncorhynchus is a genus of fish in the family Salmonidae, native to coldwater tributaries of the North Pacific basin. It contains six species of Pacific salmon and six species of Pacific trout, all of which are migratory, display natal homing and semelparity, and have a hooked snout during mating season.
Ecosystem Interactions and Pacific Salmon - NOAA Fisheries
WEBLearn how Pacific salmon are keystone species that benefit other organisms and ecosystems, and how they are affected by habitat loss, climate change, and predators. Find out how NOAA Fisheries manages salmon fisheries and habitat restoration to protect and recover salmon populations.
Life Cycle of the Pacific Salmon - NOAA Fisheries
WEBOct 24, 2020 · In this 5-minute animation, you’ll learn about the Pacific salmon life cycle and the challenges they face every day. This animation was created by PNCA Animated Arts in partnership with NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
Species & Lifecycle - Pacific Salmon Foundation
WEBLearn about the anadromous life cycle of Pacific salmon, from freshwater to ocean to spawning grounds. See how different species vary in their migration, maturity, and lifespan.
Salmon Facts | Pacific Salmon Foundation
WEBThe earliest record of salmon in North America is of the ‘Saber-Tooth Salmon’ in fossils dating up to 7 million years ago … at up to three meters long these weren’t your typical …
The Tug of Pacific Salmon | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WEBArguably, the most iconic fishes in the western states and Alaska, salmon have a long history with humans, as food — but so much more. Fisherwomen and men intercept the five species of Pacific salmon when fresh red fillets underlie chrome-colored skin at sea, and when they return to America’s western rivers to spawn.