Beach seining in Salmon Lake, the headwaters of the Pilgrim River
By Alaska Science Center
August 2014 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Beach seining on the spawing grounds of sockeye salmon in Salmon Lake. This is the headwater of the Pilgrim River which is the northern edge of the sockeye salmon distribution.
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Fish and Aquatic Ecology
Fish and aquatic habitats in Alaska support important commercial, sport, and subsistence fisheries and provide forage fish that support wildlife populations. The USGS Alaska Science Center conducts interdisciplinary research to inform local, state, federal, and international policy makers regarding conservation of fish, aquatic species, and their habitats. We work collaboratively with hydrologists...
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The physiological challenge for anadromous fish to migrate upriver to spawn and complete their life cycle is influenced by river temperature.