The Sockeye Salmon - A Fascinating Journey Through Nature (00001068)

❮ Sockeye Salmon - The Long Journey Back to Freshwater ❯
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Description: The Sockeye Salmon, also known as Oncorhynchus nerka, is one of the five salmon species that return to freshwater from the Pacific Ocean every year. After years in the ocean, they return to their home waters to spawn. Learn more about the fascinating life cycle and the importance of these salmon for the ecosystem.

Location: Alaska/Katmai, Lake Coville, USA

Date of Capture: 11.09.1999