CHINOOK SALMON (CHROME) DECAL

The Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), also known as King Salmon, is the largest species of Pacific salmon and is prized for its size and rich flavor. Native to the North Pacific Ocean and rivers in the Pacific Northwest, Chinook salmon play a critical role in their ecosystems, both as a food source for predators and in nutrient cycling. However, Chinook populations have been severely impacted by habitat loss, overfishing, pollution, and barriers like dams that prevent access to traditional spawning grounds. Climate change is also a growing threat, altering water temperatures and stream flow patterns critical for their life cycle. Conservation efforts focus on restoring freshwater habitats, improving fish passage over dams, enhancing hatchery programs, and implementing sustainable fishing practices.