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What’s Behind Chinook and Chum Salmon Declines in Alaska?

NOAA science provides insights on poor salmon runs on Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers in 2020 and 2021.
August 23, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Juvenile Chinook salmon.

Survivor Salmon That Withstand Drought And Ocean Warming Provide A Lifeline For California Chinook

NOAA Fisheries recovery goals include reintroduction to save the late-migrating fish.
October 28, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Salmon placed on ruler, measuring approximately 130mm A late-migrating spring run Chinook salmon from one of the few Northern California creeks that remain without dams. Credit: Jeremy Notch/UC Santa Cruz.

Increased Hatchery Production Aims to Boost Chinook Salmon for Endangered Killer Whales

State, tribal, and federal hatcheries seek to increase Chinook by 4–5 percent. Southern Resident Connections - Post 21
October 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whales at sea Southern Resident killer whales travel the West Coast, preying on both hatchery and wild salmon returning to rivers. Additional hatchery production will supplement that salmon prey both in Washington and along the Columbia River. Photo: Northwest Fisheries Science Center/NOAA Fisheries, under permit 16163.

Limiting Chinook Fishing in Low-Return Years to Help Killer Whales: What Do You Think?

Council suggests limiting or adjusting fishing impacts when forecasts fall too low. Southern Resident Connections - Post 17
June 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Killer whale breaching in Puget Sound Southern Resident killer whale J16 breaches near San Juan Island in Washington while J26 swims nearby. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Small Genetic Difference Determines Chinook Salmon Migration Timing, New Study Shows

Klamath River findings inform salmon conservation and recovery.
October 29, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Klamath River from the air The Klamath River reaches the ocean in Northern California. It was once the third-largest salmon river on the West Coast. Photo by Thomas Dunklin.

Researchers Probe Deaths of Central Valley Chinook, with Possible Ties to Ocean Changes

Deficiency in Vitamin B1 linked to higher juvenile mortality in California fish hatcheries.
October 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Chinook Fry Offspring of endangered female winter-run Sacramento River Chinook salmon that had been injected with thiamine on their return to the Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery. Biologists brought them to UC Davis as embryos and then examined them to tell if the fish that received supplemental thiamine injections produced healthier offspring. Photo by Heather Bell/UC Davis.

The Natural Portfolio: Spring-run Chinook Salmon - Essential to Life History Diversity

The value of spring-run Chinook salmon is more than just sustenance for tribes.
May 08, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast

Endangered Winter-run Chinook Salmon Increase with Millions of Offspring Headed to Sea

Conservation hatchery helps species weather difficult drought years.
December 06, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
livingston stone hatchery USFWS win run chinook 2.jpg

Chinook Salmon Habitat Restoration in Washington Sees Positive Results

NOAA and partners have seen success in efforts toward Chinook salmon recovery in the Skagit River estuary, but much more work is needed to achieve population recovery goals.
July 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
skagit-river-delta_Andrew Stevens USGS_750x500.jpg A portion of Washington’s Skagit River estuary. (Photo: Andrew Stevens/USGS)

Prioritizing West Coast Chinook Salmon Stocks for Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery

Prioritized list developed by NOAA Fisheries and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
July 23, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast