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Salmon were introduced into the Great Lakes as a fun game fish for fisherman because of the rapidly decreasin trout population.
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Is the pacific salmon a native species to the great lakes?
No, Pacific salmon are not native to the Great Lakes. They were introduced to the region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to support recreational fishing and to control invasive species. Native fish species in the Great Lakes include various types of trout and salmon that are indigenous to the area. The introduction of Pacific salmon has had significant ecological impacts on the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Where do most salmon go?
Salmon is grown in ponds, lakes, rivers and oceans
Why are great lakes steelhead genetically same as pacific northwest?
Great Lakes steelhead were introduced into the region from Pacific Northwest fish species
What has the author Karl Weixlmann written?
Karl Weixlmann has written: 'Great Lakes steelhead, salmon, and trout' -- subject(s): Trout fishing, Salmon fishing
Why do living things depend on water in the great lakes?
Living things depend on water in the great lakes its are major fresh water source and our main supply on salmon and other freshwater creatures that WE eat.
Which organism was introduced into the Great Lakes and has expanded its range to the Mississippi River?
zebra mussel
Why are there no salmon in Minnesota?
There are salmon in Minnesota. Several decades ago salmon were introduced to Lake Superior.
What kind of water does salmon live in?
Salmon typically live in freshwater environments, such as rivers and streams, during specific stages of their life cycle. They migrate to the ocean as adults and return to freshwater to spawn. However, there are also species of salmon that spend their entire life cycle in freshwater lakes.
What oceans are Smelt fish found in?
Smelt fish are found in Atlantic and Pacific oceans, they are common along the North American Great lakes and in the lakes on the northern part of Europe. They bear a similar resemblance to salmon but they are smaller.
Are salmon native to New Mexico?
Salmon is not native to New Mexico. However, sockeye salmon thrive in some of New Mexico's lakes that are deep and cold.
What are the effects of the Asian Carp being introduced to the environmenmt?
The effects of the Asian carp being introduced into an environment is dependent upon which environment is in question. The Asian carp being introduced into the Great Lakes has had many negative affects.
What are the four largest lakes in the country?
The Great Lakes
