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The fat of the matter is Orcas need fatty Chinook salmon for survival (No two Chinook are alike)

The fat of the matter is Orcas need fatty Chinook salmon for survival (No two Chinook are alike)

FromHow To Protect The Ocean


The fat of the matter is Orcas need fatty Chinook salmon for survival (No two Chinook are alike)

FromHow To Protect The Ocean

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Apr 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There is no secret that the Southern Resident Orca Population in the Salish Sea is critically endangered and it faces many challenges that could lead this population to extinction. An overwhelming challenge is the population's reliance on Chinook salmon as their primary prey as the salmon population is also declining. But there is also a new question that was recently answered that could identify another challenge: Is the energy storage (fats) in Chinook salmon equal among Chinook salmon? Researchers from the University of British Columbia tested the fat content in Chinook salmon in the spring and in the Fall to find out if their lipid content was the same. We are going to talk about the results, which could help decipher management decisions for Chinook salmon and orcas, in the future.   Link to article: http://bit.ly/43gUi1E   Fill out our listener survey: https://www.speakupforblue.com/survey   Join the audio program - Build Your Marine Science and Conservation Career: https://www.speakupforblue.com/career   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc   
Released:
Apr 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The host, Andrew Lewin, helps you overcome the problems of the ocean by discussing the latest ocean news and studies that will help you make more informed decisions in your life so you can live for a better ocean.