SOCKEYE SALMON DECAL (SPAWN)

Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also known as Red Salmon due to their vibrant coloration during spawning, are an iconic species of Pacific salmon that play a crucial role in both marine and freshwater ecosystems. Found in the cold, clear waters of the North Pacific Ocean and its rivers, particularly in Alaska, British Columbia, and parts of the Pacific Northwest, sockeye are highly valued for their nutritional and economic importance. However, sockeye populations have been under threat due to habitat degradation, overfishing, pollution, and the construction of dams that obstruct their migratory routes. Climate change also poses a growing risk by altering river temperatures and stream flow patterns critical to sockeye spawning. Conservation efforts for sockeye salmon focus on habitat protection and restoration, including enhancing spawning grounds, improving fish passage at dams, and implementing sustainable fisheries management. With effective conservation strategies, sockeye salmon populations are slowly recovering, but long-term protection of their habitats is essential for their survival.