Intern Spotlight: Students Develop Model to Focus Salmon Restoration Funds Where They Will Make the Greatest Difference for Killer Whales
September 09, 2024
September 09, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
Prey scarcity is one of the main threats to the survival and recovery of Southern Resident killer whales. Their preferred prey, Chinook salmon, are threatened by habitat degradation. Restoring riparian habitats that provide refuge for juvenile salmon on their way to the ocean is crucial for boosting salmon populations and providing more prey for the whales.
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Prey scarcity is one of the main threats to the survival and recovery of Southern Resident killer whales. Their preferred prey, Chinook salmon, are threatened by habitat degradation. Restoring riparian habitats that provide refuge for juvenile salmon on their way to the ocean is crucial for boosting salmon populations and providing more prey for the whales.
For my mast . . .