Chinook salmon are getting smaller – and one explanation is uncomfortably familiar
At the beginning of the 20th century, a mature Chinook truly was the king of salmon, with prized fish exceeding 70 pounds. Today, anglers celebrate landing a 30-pound fish. In just over a century, truly large Chinook have shifted from commonplace to rarity. This reduction in body size has consequences. Smaller females produce fewer and smaller eggs. Smaller eggs lead to smaller fry…
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