Chinook, Coho, and Pink Salmon, as well as Rainbow Trout, swim these rivers every autumn.

A growth hormone-regulating gene from a Pacific Chinook salmon and a promoter from an ocean pout were added to the Atlantic salmon’s 40,000 genes.

The Chinook Salmon is an iconic Canadian species and one of our most revered fish.

A growth hormone-regulating gene from a Pacific Chinook salmon and a promoter from an ocean pout were added to the Atlantic’s 40,000 genes.

A growth hormone-regulating gene from a Pacific Chinook salmon, with a promoter from an ocean pout, was added to the Atlantic salmon's 40,000 genes.

A growth hormone -regulating gene from a Pacific Chinook salmon , with a promoter from an ocean pout , was added to the Atlantic salmon’s 40,000 genes.

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For inquiries on marine fishes (Chinook Salmon – Okanagan population, Shortfin Mako – Atlantic population):

Chinook salmon fishing opportunity was expanded on the Mokelumne and Feather River.

Goal: Our goal is to learn how Chinook Salmon behave when approaching the hydro plant.

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The resident killer whale targets primarily Chinook salmon, even though other forms of salmon are available.

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