A new federal study indicates that copper can interfere with salmon’s ability to smell, a key sense that allows the fish to avoid predators, find mates and navigate, among other behaviors. The study, conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, could have implications for the proposed Pebble copper and gold mine in Bristol Bay, which Trout Unlimited and a diverse coalition of Alaskans opposes.
Anchorage’s KTUU-TV has a story.
By Wanderson November 30, 2012 - 9:14 pm
Brian was a blast to work with. His knowledge of the North Fork of the White River is vast and his guiidng techniques made for an exceptional fly fishing experience. This is a fun podcast and I hope you will look Brian up on your next trip to the NFOW.