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Western Fisheries Research Center Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Meeting - August 19, 2026

Western Fisheries Research Center Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Meeting - August 19, 2026

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for oversight of the animal care and use program and the components as...

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From Debris to Dwelling: How Dredged Sediment Is Shaping Salmon Habitat

From Debris to Dwelling: How Dredged Sediment Is Shaping Salmon Habitat

How can human-built features and natural processes interact to support ecological goals?

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The Klamath Dams Are Down: A Closer Look at Juvenile Salmon Migration

The Klamath Dams Are Down: A Closer Look at Juvenile Salmon Migration

The Klamath dams have been removed. What will this mean for juvenile salmon on their way to the ocean? 

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Green Crab: The Tiny Invader with a Big Appetite

Green Crab: The Tiny Invader with a Big Appetite

WFRC Researchers are developing innovative tools to detect and prevent the continued spread of this invasive species in the Pacific Northwest. 

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Director’s Message – Progress with our Fish Commission Partners

Director’s Message – Progress with our Fish Commission Partners

Collaboration across the Commissions has grown significantly since 2020, strengthening our collective impact. 

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Science in Action: Midnight Gillnetting On Lake Washington Shores

Science in Action: Midnight Gillnetting On Lake Washington Shores

USGS Scientists and partners are taking a closer look at how nearshore lighting impacts young salmon survival in Lake Washington, WA. 

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Western Fisheries Photo Contest Spotlight: Wildlife Wonders of Hells Canyon

Western Fisheries Photo Contest Spotlight: Wildlife Wonders of Hells Canyon

Congratulations to Tobyn Rhodes for winning this issue’s photo contest!

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A Tale of Two Islands and the Future of an Ocean Sentinel Seabird

A Tale of Two Islands and the Future of an Ocean Sentinel Seabird

Join us for a USGS Friday's Findings webinar that shares the story of a small seabird that can tell us a lot about a changing ocean and what managers...

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Congratulations to Tobyn Rhodes for Winning the Spring 2026 Something Fishy Photo Contest!

Congratulations to Tobyn Rhodes for Winning the Spring 2026 Something Fishy Photo Contest!

We are excited to announce Tobyn Rhodes as the winner of this issue’s photo contest! 

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