This week’s Flashback Friday features a fun FISHBIO Science Explained graphic spotlighting PIT tag technology, and how it is used in fisheries science! The life cycle of a fish is […]
Fish stocking in the Sierra Nevada reflects human ingenuity, recreational goals, and evolving ecological awareness. Historically, most high-elevation lakes in the Sierra Nevada were fishless due to natural barriers such as waterfalls and steep gradients, which prevented fish migration. These ecosystems were rich in native amphibians and invertebrates...
Read this week’s Flashback Friday to learn how O. mykiss genetics may influence migratory behavior – in other words, why/when a rainbow trout becomes a steelhead! Despite countless studies seeking […]
Today’s Photo Friday is a reflection on the end of the salmon life cycle. While salmon die after spawning, their contribution is far from over. Their carcasses become food for other animals, or decompose into the earth, adding some fish fertilizer to fuel new growth and future generations.