Abby Tillotson
This scientist studies fish living in the wild, including what they eat, their habitat, and how they interact with their environment.
Non Forest Service
My favorite science experience so far has been participating in salmon surveys on the Yakima River near Cle Elum, Washington. We spent a few days floating the river on rafts, counting redds (salmon egg nests), and pulling over to the bank to count and measure salmon that died after spawning (laying eggs).
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Water temperature helps regulate aquatic ecosystems, and, for many aquatic organisms, life-cycle phases are tied to water temperature. Salmon eggs, for example, generally require a certain number of degree days...Timed Travel: Measuring the Relationship Between Stream Temperatures and the Development of Salmon
Water temperature helps regulate aquatic ecosystems, and, for many aquatic organisms, life-cycle phases are tied to water temperature. Salmon eggs, for example, generally require a certain number of degree days...
