Donald Larsen
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 was rowing a raft down the Yakima River in Washington State. I was collecting data on spring Chinook salmon on a beautiful fall day and thinking, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this.”
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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...