Oregon man accused of killing nearly 18,000 salmon with bleach
The maximum fine for poaching Chinook salmon, protected under the Endangered Species Act, is $750 per fish, according to wildlife officials.
Huge prehistoric salmon had spikes that could have "easily killed" a shark
The salmon, which went extinct around five million years ago, is thought to have reached immense sizes of almost 9 feet in length.
Thousands of salmon die in road crash
The accident in Oregon killed 25,529 of the fish, but about 77,000 made it into a creek.
Scientists reveal the fish we should eat to stop "wasting" nutrients
Wild fish usually fed to salmon contain nutrients highly beneficial to human health, including calcium, omega-3, and B12.
Mass Salmon Death in California From Gas Bubble Disease
Officials said the disease — caused by a severe pressure change — likely originated as the fish migrated though a Dam tunnel on the Klamath River.
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Seattle's salmon death problem may be step nearer a solution
New permeable pavements may retain toxic chemicals shed from car tires, preventing them from leaking into streams where coho salmon spawn.
Fish Hatcheries Meant to Boost Wild Salmon Numbers are Harming Them
An analysis of more than 200 studies found 83 per cent of hatcheries impact wild salmon populations negatively.
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Alaska's two longest rivers see drastic change in salmon
Warming waters are to blame for the declining populations of Chinook and chum salmon.
Salmon escaping farms are wreaking havoc on wild fish
Atlantic salmon have recently been reclassified as "threatened" due to a worldwide population drop.
'Zombie salmon' at fish farm with chunks of flesh missing spark probe
The footage, filmed on an activist's GoPro, follows several injured salmon around that appear to have chunks of flesh missing from their body.
"Wheel of Fortune" contestant mocked over "embarrassing" puzzle answer
Another contestant on the game show has become a talking point on Twitter after making an unfortunate error while trying to solve a puzzle.
Dolphins smash into "monster" school of salmon in wild footage
Australian fisherman Trapman Bermagui, who filmed the encounter, said he could hear the attack from over 300 feet away.
Washington's salmon memes have the internet laughing: "Lay eggs and die"
A truly fin-spirational story.
Why this year's Fat Bear Week may have the fattest fat bears ever
Thousands will tune in to watch Otis, four-time Fat Bear Champion, go head-to-head with his chunky challengers.
California: Lake Oroville Water-Level Photos Show Extreme Drought Impact
Lake Oroville, one of the largest reservoirs in California, is at 55 percent of its water capacity due to severe droughts.
Sea Lions Invade Salmon Farm and Refuse to Leave 'All-You-Can-Eat Buffet'
Conservationists say the sea lion breach points to the dangers of net-pen fish farming, a practice they believe should end in British Columbia.
Zombie Salmon Literally Rot Alive After Spawning
Katrina Liebich, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, told Newsweek that salmon skin becomes moldy as they decline to the point of death.
Charges Filed Against Washington Dam Owner, CEO Over Alleged Pollution
The charges stem from a construction project in 2020 that allegedly polluted stretches of the river with chemicals found in rubber that are toxic to fish.
Endangered Salmon Return to Bay Area Waters for First Time Since 2004
Recent heavy rainfall allowed coho salmon to navigate past culverts, which are often an obstacle, meaning they could make their way to the creeks for the first time in almost two decades.
Parasitic Creature That Looks Just Like Salmon Sushi Discovered in Japan
Aquarium officials believe that the isopod's odd coloring may have to do with its diet prior to being caught.
How to Tell If Salmon Is Bad or Has Gone Off
Salmon is a staple source of protein that can be used in everything from sheet pan dinners to salads. Here's how to know when the fish is past its best.
This Super Easy Salmon and Rice Leftovers Recipe Has Internet Obsessed
The recipe has racked up over 62 million views with TikTok users claiming it has them in a "chokehold" as it becomes the latest viral hit.
Nearly 100K Fish Die After Tank Leaks Chlorine in Arctic Norway
The chemical leak was believed to be confined to the sea.
Endangered Salmon in California River Expected to Die Out Due to Heat Wave
The Sacramento River winter-run chinook salmon have been listed as an endangered species since 1994.
Trump Administration Allows Mining Company to Write Own Environment Report
The Trump administration's U.S. Forest Service has allowed Canadian mining company Midas Gold to write their own environmental assessment for a controversial proposed gold mine in Idaho, according to The Associated Press.
Environmental Protection Agency Sued Over Controversial Alaskan Gold Mine
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was sued by indigenous and environmental groups on Tuesday and Wednesday over a controversial gold and copper mine in Alaska. The groups say a Trump administration rollback of protections in the matter could endanger millions of fish in the Bristol Bay.
How Does Birth Order Shape Our Personality?
The idea that the order in which we are born could influence our behavior has been explored for decades.
Belly Fat Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency in New Study
Scientists believe a lack of the vitamin could be associated with abdominal fat storage.
Sea Lice Surge Could Force You to Give Up Sushi
The crustaceans are killing off the world's salmon supply (and your appetite).
Can New Information About DNA Help Salmon?
Study showing how salmon born in hatcheries adapt to their environment could help improve their reproductive success in the wild.