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The removal of four large dams from the Klamath River allows salmon to again reach about 400 miles of their original habitat that had been blocked for many decades. Photo courtesy Jason Hartwick/Swiftwater Films

Final Step in Klamath River Dam Removal Opens Path for Returning Salmon

10/10/2024 by Param Bhatia

By fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries led coordination efforts to protect water quality. Heavy equipment removed the final obstacle separating the Klamath River from the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. The reconnected river was turbid but remained safe for fish after crews took steps to avoid erosion and impacts to water quality. “These… SEE MORE

Pacific bluefin tuna swim underwater. Credit: Adobe Stock

More U.S.-Caught Pacific Bluefin Tuna to Hit U.S. Markets Next Year

10/9/2024 by Param Bhatia

By fisheries.noaa.gov. Increased catch limits culminate a decade-long international effort to rebuild the once-imperiled species. Commercial Pacific bluefin tuna vessels in the United States can harvest almost 80 percent more fish in 2025–2026. The Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission increased catch limits during a meeting in Panama in early September. This decision comes 3… SEE MORE

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