Keith Denton
A scientist who studies fish and how different features of their habitat affect their distributions and populations. This information is used to help protect and support fish populations.
Non Forest Service
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My favorite science experience was capturing 40-pound Chinook salmon in the newly restored Elwha River. The Elwha River is in Olympic National Park in Washington State. I was measuring the impact of large-scale dam removal on salmon recovery.
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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...
