A creek gets its swamp back, and salmon double their growth rate—turns out fish also hate traffic jams.
Restored Creek Doubles Salmon Growth, Boosting Survival
A decade-long restoration of Prairie Creek on California's redwood coast has reconnected the creek to its floodplain, creating wetlands and side channels. Juvenile coho salmon in restored habitats grew up to twice as fast as those in the main channel, a key factor for surviving ocean migration. Researchers are now tracking whether faster growth boosts adult returns.
Source: Restored Creek Doubles Salmon Growth, Boosting Survival — Good News Network
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