Scientists recently discovered wild young Atlantic salmon in New York's Salmon River, according a news release issue by U.S. Geological Survey officials. This is the first time in more than a century that salmon produced naturally in the wild have been found in what was once New York's premier salmon stream. Forty-one wild Atlantic salmon were collected in June and July. All of the salmon were under one year old and ranged in length from about 2 to 2.5 inches.
"This discovery suggests that, after many years of reproductive failure, restoration is starting to work for this species," said Jim Johnson, station chief for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Tunison Lab of Aquatic Science in Cortland."This finding should provide real excitement and impetus for biologists and sport groups interested in bringing this species back to the area," said Johnson, whose lab made the discovery.
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