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Seals gobbling up coho salmon near BC hatchery’s release points, study finds

Findings show that 60% of the coho intended for population enhancement are falling prey to seals near hatchery release points in a coastal area of Metro Vancouver

By Undercurrent News | April 25, 2024 13:59 BST
A seal in British Columbia. Photo graph by Liza Mayer
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About 60% of tagged coho salmon released near Canada's Metro Vancouver, on the British Columbia (BC) coast, face dire outcomes within three kilometers of their release by a hatchery, based on a study led by the University of British Columbia [...]

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