King Salmon Runs in Southeast Alaska and Copper River "Worst on Record" Says ADF&G



SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Fish Factor] by Laine Welch - October 24, 2016

A changing climate is altering rain and snowfall patterns that affect the waters Alaska salmon call home, for better or worse. A first of its kind study now details the potential changes for Southeast Alaska, and how people can plan ahead to protect the fish.

One-third of Alaska’s salmon harvest each year comes from fish produced in the 17,000 miles of streams in the Tongass rainforest. More than 50 species of animals feed on spawning salmon there, and one in 10 jobs is supported by salmon throughout the region...

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