Ever wondered how hatchery crews sort millions of eggs? With a little basic technology, egg picking is made simple and quick.
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Egg take: How salmon hatcheries harvest eggs
During egg take season, Trail Lakes Hatchery collects eggs and milt from a selection of fish to help produce the next generation of salmon.
What animals prey upon salmon?
Pacific salmon are so important to the food web that scientists call them a “keystone species.” Learn which animals need salmon to survive.
Have you ever wondered what salmon eat?
Strictly predators, Pacific salmon feed on other marine animals throughout their lifecycle. Learn about salmon feeding habits and where CIAA fits in.
Kirschner Lake: A terminal fishery for sockeye salmon
Salmon hatcheries create a terminal fishery when they imprint eggs for an inaccessible location, like a waterfall.