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Warm Sacramento River could kill one in five Chinook salmon eggs
Original: California biologists warn Sacramento River heat could kill 1 in 5 Chinook salmon eggs
California biologists are warning that elevated water temperatures in the Sacramento River could kill roughly one in five Chinook salmon eggs, raising concern for a species already under strain from drought and habitat loss. The forecast has drawn attention to river management and dam operations during warm months.
Why now: Heat conditions on the Sacramento River are currently threatening Chinook salmon reproduction, a concern for fisheries and wildlife agencies.
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Evidence
- California biologists warn Sacramento River heat could kill 1 in 5 Chinook salmon eggs · The Cool Down
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