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Salmon survival: Betting on the right fish

By studying salmon bones, scientists have uncovered that for thousands of years, Chinook salmon returned to California rivers at a range of ages. Today, habitat loss, overharvesting and conventional hatcheries have narrowed the age diversity of returning fish, a critical factor in efforts to save the species in Santa Cruz County and beyond. They are working with tribal partners to restore that diversity, protecting wild stocks and the rhythms that keep rivers alive.

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Lookout PM: RiverRow apartments officially open, gubernatorial debate in Monterey, and bird flu outbreak at Año Nuevo continues to spread

Welcome to Friday night’s Lookout PM. I WANT TO … Become a Lookout Member | Download the Lookout App | Browse Latest News | Get other Lookout Newsletters | Solve a Puzzle | Find Local Events | Advertise New housing along San Lorenzo finally opens, connected to the river for first time in decades By Tania Ortiz City leaders and […]

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