Honey, I shrunk the Chinook
Chinook salmon are getting smaller, and one explanation is uncomfortably familiar.
A century ago, Chinook salmon could weigh over 70 pounds. Today, a 30 pound Chinook is considered a big catch. Modern fishing practices have shaped salmon evolution over time, leading fish to mature earlier and at smaller sizes.
Discover how shifting toward terminal fishing could help restore the size and strength of these iconic fish and the ecosystems that depend on them.
