Malformations found in the inner ear bones of hatchery-raised delta smelt could spell trouble for conserving the endangered fish.

Written by Annie Roth
#smelt #fish #endangeredspecies #fishing #hatcheries #fisheries #conservation

https://hakaimagazine.com/news/something-fishy-is-happening-inside-the-ears-of-delta-smelt/

It’s that time of year again……salmon/trout spawning season, at least where I am. This is the eyed up stage where you can see their eyes in the eggs. This was several years back and we don’t do this in the classroom anymore…..I miss it! #nature #Science #fish #hatcheries

A quick #introduction:

Hi! I’m Seth, #academic & #nature person. I'm an associate prof at Oregon State University's Dept #Fisheries, Wildlife, and #Conservation Sciences & director of the Oregon #Hatchery Research Center

My research and scholarship is focused on #salmon conservation and fish #biodiversity using available tools appropriately and in the right context (#habitat #restoration, #hatcheries, etc)

Looking forward to reestablishing and making new connections on here!