Snails collected from Upper Klamath Lake are being used in experiments in the Western Fisheries Research Center’s Seattle Laboratory to study the impacts of eye flukes on the health of endangered suckers.
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Snails in Laboratory
Snails collected from Upper Klamath Lake are being used in experiments in the Western Fisheries Research Center’s Seattle Laboratory to study the impacts of eye flukes on the health of endangered suckers.
Laboratory study on parasites
Sophie Hall, a research technician with the Western Fisheries Research Center, setting up parasite shedding experiments with snails collected from the Upper Klamath Lake, OR.
Sophie Hall, a research technician with the Western Fisheries Research Center, setting up parasite shedding experiments with snails collected from the Upper Klamath Lake, OR.
Underwater Views of Common Fish Inhabiting Eelgrass Meadows in Skagit Bay, Washington
Explore the underwater world of Skagit Bay eelgrass meadows where a diverse group of fish are visible, including the elegant Pacific Herring school , the unusual Snake Prickleback, the striking Pacific Spiny Dogfish, the graceful Shiner Perch, and the majestic juvenile Chinook Salmon.
Explore the underwater world of Skagit Bay eelgrass meadows where a diverse group of fish are visible, including the elegant Pacific Herring school , the unusual Snake Prickleback, the striking Pacific Spiny Dogfish, the graceful Shiner Perch, and the majestic juvenile Chinook Salmon.
Director Visits Western Fisheries Research Center, 2024
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Visits Western Fisheries Research Center Wet Lab, 2024
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate Visits Western Fisheries Research Center Wet Lab, 2024
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
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Underwater Views of Common Fish Inhabiting Eelgrass Meadows in Skagit Bay, Washington
Explore the underwater world of Skagit Bay eelgrass meadows with this short video that shows off several fish species in their native environment. Observe the elegant Pacific Herring school gliding across the water, followed by the unusual Snake Prickleback.
Explore the underwater world of Skagit Bay eelgrass meadows with this short video that shows off several fish species in their native environment. Observe the elegant Pacific Herring school gliding across the water, followed by the unusual Snake Prickleback.
Coho Salmon 6PPD-Q Exposure Study
Juvenile Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) exhibiting abnormal behaviors associated with exposure to 6PPD-quinone, a derivative of the compound 6PPD which is used in tires to prevent wear.
Juvenile Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) exhibiting abnormal behaviors associated with exposure to 6PPD-quinone, a derivative of the compound 6PPD which is used in tires to prevent wear.
GP1 East Transect – 2017
Permanent Control Site: GP1 East Transect; Depth: 6.7 m (22.1 feet); Distance from river mouth: 19.0 Kilometers (11.8 miles) east; Pre/Post Dam Removal: 6 years post-dam removal; Lat/Long: 48.11852521,-123.31538047; Site Description: This site was established as the eastern control. Depth is medium-shallow.
Permanent Control Site: GP1 East Transect; Depth: 6.7 m (22.1 feet); Distance from river mouth: 19.0 Kilometers (11.8 miles) east; Pre/Post Dam Removal: 6 years post-dam removal; Lat/Long: 48.11852521,-123.31538047; Site Description: This site was established as the eastern control. Depth is medium-shallow.
GP1 West Transect – 2017
Permanent Control Site: GP1 West Transect; Depth: 8.0 m (26.2 feet); Distance from river mouth: 19.0 Kilometers (11.8 Miles) east; Pre/Post Dam Removal: 6 years post-dam removal; Lat/Long: 48.11852521,-123.31605203; Site Description: This site was established as the eastern control. Depth is medium-shallow.
Permanent Control Site: GP1 West Transect; Depth: 8.0 m (26.2 feet); Distance from river mouth: 19.0 Kilometers (11.8 Miles) east; Pre/Post Dam Removal: 6 years post-dam removal; Lat/Long: 48.11852521,-123.31605203; Site Description: This site was established as the eastern control. Depth is medium-shallow.
F1 East Transect – 2017
Permanent Site: F1 East Transect; Depth: 6.6 Meters (21.5 Feet); Distance from river mouth: 1.3 Kilometers (0.8 Miles) east; Pre/Post Dam Removal: 6 years post-dam removal; Lat/Long: 48.15292999, -123.55011402; Site Description: This is a shallow site.
Permanent Site: F1 East Transect; Depth: 6.6 Meters (21.5 Feet); Distance from river mouth: 1.3 Kilometers (0.8 Miles) east; Pre/Post Dam Removal: 6 years post-dam removal; Lat/Long: 48.15292999, -123.55011402; Site Description: This is a shallow site.
F1 West Transect – 2017
Permanent Site: F1 West Transect; Depth: 6.7 Meters (22.0 Feet); Distance from river mouth: 1.3 Kilometers (0.8 Miles) east; Pre/Post Dam Removal: 6 years post-dam removal; Lat/Long: 48.15292999, -123.55078602; Site Description: This is a shallow site. Substrate remains predominantly sand. Larger brown seaweeds were present.
Permanent Site: F1 West Transect; Depth: 6.7 Meters (22.0 Feet); Distance from river mouth: 1.3 Kilometers (0.8 Miles) east; Pre/Post Dam Removal: 6 years post-dam removal; Lat/Long: 48.15292999, -123.55078602; Site Description: This is a shallow site. Substrate remains predominantly sand. Larger brown seaweeds were present.