Salmon : Science World Report

Aug 25, 2014 08:38 AM EDT

It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Sprinting Salmon Less Likely to Survive Migration

Scientists have found that fish which essentially "sprint" to their spawning groups through fast-moving waters are less likely to survive than those who take it a bit easier.

Jul 18, 2014 10:22 AM EDT

Salmon May Adapt in the Face of Climate Change: Fish Adjust to Warm Waters

There's some good news when it comes to our supply of salmon. Scientists have found that populations of Atlantic salmon have a surprisingly good capacity to adjust to warmer temperatures, which they may just have to do in the face of climate change.

Feb 06, 2014 04:14 PM EST

Pacific Salmon Born with Magnetic Map for Thousand-Mile Migration

Pacific salmon may posses an inherent “magnetic map” that guides them through their thousands of miles of migration.

Feb 01, 2014 03:28 PM EST

EPA Says 'Pebble Mine' Will Threaten Alaska Sockeye Salmon Population

Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed is known as one of the few sights for immaculate aquatic habitats and plentiful salmon populations. Now the safety of the watershed is being threatened by a proposal that seeks to develop an open pit gold and copper mine in the nearby waters.