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    1) Pacific Salmon Life Cycle a) As it stands, man-made dams disrupt the complex and specific life cycle of the Pacific salmon. Dams impact and affect the pivotal reproduction of the salmon species by causing a disturbance in the pattern of migration during the reproductive season. The Pacific salmon goes through two miracles in its lifetime of transformations of changing its entire system to go form fresh water to salt water. The miracles of the fish bodies adapting to the change in environment…

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    Fishing is important in Alaska since the Bering Sea and North Pacific salmon, cod, pollock and crab are obtained. Alaska fishing offers the most jobs, and ranks second in revenue after oil. Besides being the main staple in many homes, several areas of Alaska. Fishing in Alaska, for 1990, he went through one of the worst moments, when the shortage of fish began. Hundreds of fishermen were traveling each year for the fishing season, as it was a very lucrative for each business. There was times…

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    The restoration of the San Joaquin river may flop harder than the salmon that will die along with it. In Bill McEwen’s article, from the Fresno Bee, “River Plan too Fishy for my Taste Buds”, he explains why the San Joaquin river should not be restored. Bill McEwen used to be a journalist at the Fresno Bee for thirty-five years until he retired and became a local district representative under Jim Costa. The Fresno Bee, where McEwen’s article was published, is located in Fresno, California. Its…

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    The Utah Lake Sculpin was formally found in Utah Lake, Utah. This fish has been extinct since the early 1930s. The fishes scientific name is Cottus echinatus. The Utah Lake Sculpin was usually around 7.1cm. The maximum length this fish was ever found was 9.2cm (Cottus echinatus Summary Page). The Utah Lake Sculpin was a pinkish transparent color. The fishes main food source was invertebrates. This fish was a freshwater species. The Utah Lake Sculpin was a bottom dwelling fish, which means it…

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    Guppies Experiment

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    In his original findings, John Endler (1978) reported that male guppies in high predator areas tend to have patterns that resemble their environment so they don’t stand out. Guppies with low or no predation, tend to not blend in and are brighter with more and larger spots (Endler, 1978). Endler thought that this could be happening because color patterns are molded by natural selection and sexual selection. Although brighter males are often preferred by the females, they are also more likely to…

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    Fish Analysis

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    14.1 The Big Picture 4. Yes, it is likely that there will be competitive exclusion between the fish and ducks. Competitive exclusion does not only mean that one species is killed off it also means that it can “also result in two species sharing different parts of a niche”(pg.249). The ducks and fish don’t share the same ecological niche which is “the part of the environment that a species uses to survive and reproduce”(pg.248). This is also proven by the fact that it states in the textbook that…

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    Reels play an important role in an extreme angler's life. A high-end reel may make a huge difference between bagging a worthy catch and losing it during a tug of war. This being said, the best reels should be your only option when travelling on a fishing activity. Below are some of the best reels on the market but first, here are some of the qualities of the best reel. First, it should be compatible with the line you intend on utilizing with it. The more delicate the line is, the more compact…

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    The 29th Annual International Sportsmen's Exposition is returning to Cal-Expo in Sacramento Jan. 21-2. The show includes everything outdoors: travel, lodges and resorts; fishing and hunting outfitters and guides; fishing and hunting gear; boats and marine accessories; ATV's; 4x4 trucks; RV's and campers; and much more. There will be an off-road vehicle test track and, as always, the Youth Fair, where many free events and giveaways will be available for the youngsters. More information on the…

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    for the extraction of the resources. If they build the huge mining site they so plan to do, it would destroy the entire ecosystem. Pollution would build up and intoxicate the air and water, causing a lot of damage. As it was described in the video, salmon are…

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    Elwha River Restoration

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    Return of the River is a powerful film, documenting the many challenges surrounding the Elwha River restoration project. The river is home to the indigenous people of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe, who depend on the flowing river and the salmon it provides. However, in the early 1900’s non-indigenous settlers began developing the region, which led to the construction of two dams in order to generate power for booming industry, drastically reducing its natural resources. As a result, the…

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