Study: Higher Survival When Hatchery Salmon Smolts Held Longer In Acclimation Facility

Spring chinook salmon smolts held about two weeks longer in an acclimation facility before being released had higher survival rates when returning as adults than smolts allowed to migrate from the facility of their own accord, a recent report says.

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