Apr 21st, 2005 · Salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest have been declining recently. Some scientists say that changing water temperatures and a dwindling food supply may be the cause. Lee Garnett of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports.
Mar 30th, 2005 · The spread of parasitic sea lice from salmon farms to wild salmon could be far bigger problem than was previously thought. A study being published in the science journal Proceedings of the Royal Society found that lice from a salmon farm in Canada were able to infect wild salmon who swam nearby.
Mar 24th, 2005 · Juneau's Perseverance Theatre is living the ideal of serving local audiences while courting diversity -- they're staging a musical about Filipino immigrants who work in Alaska's salmon canneries.
Dec 28th, 2004 · Geologists are raving about a new laser technology that reveals the earth's surface as never before. The technique is helping scientists solve puzzles about earthquakes, salmon streams and more. NPR's Richard Harris reports.
Nov 22nd, 2004 · NPR's Melissa Block talks with Mark Bittman, author of "How to Cook Everything" and The New York Times food column "The Minimalist," about alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner. His suggestions range from leg of lamb to salmon.
Aug 27th, 2004 · Earlier this August, a study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology concluded that farmed-raised salmon were found to have high levels of flame-retardant chemicals that could harm humans. Actor and satirist Harry Shearer says the answer for the salmon farmers is to take this lemon and make lemonade, with the right spin. His answer: Sammy the Flame-Resistant Salmon.
Jun 12th, 2004 · In the fjords near the town of Haines, Alaska, one sure sign that summer has arrived is the beginning of king salmon fishing season. Angler Doug Fine has this week's audio postcard.