Salmon

Scientists examined the stomach contents of juvenile sablefish in coastal waters, finding evidence of their voracious appetite including other fish almost as big as they are.

January 9, 2025

Marine Life

Juvenile Sablefish Outnumber Salmon 13:1, Threatening Northwest Coastal Ecosystem

Climate change has brought increasing numbers of juvenile sablefish to the Northwest coast’s waters, creating problems for young salmon. Over the past 20 years, large numbers of juvenile sablefish have moved into

Dr. Scott Hinch. Photo credit: Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab

Conservation·Marine Life

UBC Study: Up to 40% Mortality in Released Salmon—Hook Size and Handling Are Key Factors

The comprehensive UBC study provides insights into salmon survival rates after catch-and-release fishing – a practice that has become increasingly prevalent as salmon populations decline. The six-year investigation by UBC’s Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab, led by Dr. Scott

December 20, 2024