Historical decline and current status of Coho Salmon in California
Brown LR, Moyle PB, Yoshiyama RM. 1994. Historical decline and current status of Coho Salmon in California. North American Journal of Fisheries Management. 14(2):237-261
This article notes that of the relatively few coho salmon produced presently by natural populations in California, most come from streams in the northern part of the state. Among others, the report mentions Prairie Creek (and its hatchery program), Klamath River, and Redwood Creek (all at least partly within Redwood National Park). Also includes reference to populations in streams in Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes National Seashore. It discusses the general decline in numbers and reasons for this (loss of stream habitat, loss of genetic integrity and other negative interactions with hatchery products, overfishing, and climatic influences). Recommendations include limiting hatchery production, and federal/state listing as threatened or endangered populations. Tables of several types show the declining numbers.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Brown, Larry; Moyle, Peter; Yoshiyama, Ronald
- Units
- GOGA , PORE , REDW
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), Population Decline, Rivers & Streams, Species Status, Threatened & Endangered Species, Threats