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PINK SALMON: LIFE AT SEA by Dr. Robert Niedermayer

November 18, 2023November 15, 2019 by Lino Gregory

After fry move to the open ocean their pathways become very diverse. They may spend several months in estuaries along the shoreline or move directly into the open sea, traveling up to 60 km. from shore, In either instance they quickly form into schools as …

NILE CREEK HATCHERY AND PINK SALMON

November 18, 2023March 18, 2019 by Lino Gregory

Nile Creek hatchery was established about 25 years ago. It has been staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers since then. Our pink salmon come from Quinsam hatchery each fall. The annual egg take occurs in late September and we pick up about one million …