The king-salmon population is crashing in Alaska, a disastrous development that is rippling through the state's tourism-dependent economy.
The fish, which can measure up to 58 inches long and weigh up to 130 pounds, are the centerpiece of a sport-fishing industry valued at $1.4 billion annually. But for unclear reasons, mass seasonal migrations from the ocean to the rivers where they spawn—known as runs—have plummeted across the state.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Royal Pain: Alaska Missing Its King Salmon
The king-salmon population is crashing in Alaska, a disastrous development that is rippling through the state's tourism-dependent economy.
The fish, which can measure up to 58 inches long and weigh up to 130 pounds, are the centerpiece of a sport-fishing industry valued at $1.4 billion annually. But for unclear reasons, mass seasonal migrations from the ocean to the rivers where they spawn—known as runs—have plummeted across the state.
See full Article.
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