The Life Goal of a Red Sockeye Salmon: Reach Birth Waters, Spawn, and Die (00001323)
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Description: The Sockeye salmon, also known as the Blueback salmon or Oncorhynchus nerka, returns to its birthplace to spawn and ultimately end its life cycle. This signifies the culmination of the epic salmon run, where the fish play a vital role in the ecosystem. Their dying bodies serve as a source of sustenance for a variety of other animals that feed on them.
Location: Alaska/Katmai, Lake Coville/Katmai backcountry, USA
Date of Capture: 22.07.1997