How scientists are harvesting salmon to prevent a population collapse
Witness the delicate, high-stakes mission of scientists working to save the Chinook salmon. This video follows a specialized team as they collect sperm and eggs to support hatchery cultivation and help a declining species survive.
As the local Chinook salmon population faces a drastic decline caused by overfishing and various other threats, the Tofino Salmon Enhancement Society is stepping in. The footage captures the precise process of harvesting sperm and eggs from these fish. This effort is part of a larger strategy to cultivate the species within a hatchery, providing a vital lifeline for a population struggling to thrive in the wild.
Source: Salmon Sperm and Egg Harvesting (Episode 13) | wild_life with bertie gregory
