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Title: Salmon Die After Spawning. Canada
Filename: CAN10_am-11408.jpg
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A group of deadsockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) washed up alongside their spawning river. Salmon die after spawning, but the nutrient boost provided by the decaying bodies, powers the food chain that ultimately feeds tvhe young salmon. Adams River, British Columbia, Canada. Taken under licence, (Canadian Fisheries and Oceans 1838-00; British Columbian Parks 85000-40/RHB).
- Adams River
- Bony Fishes: Osteichthyes
- British Colombia
- Canada
- Fishes
- freshwater
- Marine Life
- Rockies
- Salmonidae
- sockeye salmon: Oncorhynchus nerka
- Taken under licence (Canadian 1838-00 British Columbian 85000-40