After spending most of their life in the ocean, Pacific salmon return to the fresh-water rivers of their youth in order to spawn.
Features
Education | Salmon's Journey
An overview of salmon's journey after being released from the hatcheries into the wild.
Salmon: Running the Gauntlet - Trailer
An extended preview for "Salmon: Running the Gauntlet" which premieres 5/1/2011.
Hatcheries and Dams of the Pacific Northwest (MAP)
An interactive map plotting the hatcheries and dams of the region.
Interview with Jim Norton
An interview with Salmon: Running the Gauntlet filmmaker Jim Norton.
The Hatchery Illusion
Hatcheries fail to deliver on their promise of a future full of salmon.
Salmon Lifecycle
Here is a brief look at the lifecycle of one of the world’s most popular...
Salmon Fact Sheet
Facts and stats about the members of the Salmonidae family.
Education | Humans and Salmon
An overview of how humans have impacted salmon populations for more than 150 years.
Salmon: Running the Gauntlet - Preview
Airs Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Education | Restoring Streams
A look at efforts to remove dams and restore streams and salmon runs.
Additional Resources
A list of select resources on this popular family of fish.
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