Habitat loss and over-exploitation are leading to a decline in salmon populations

One-quarter of freshwater animals are now threatened with extinction, and population declines in fresh waters outpace those in marine and terrestrial systems. Reports of salmonid fish decline are stark, with many populations and species listed as threatened or endangered.

Jun 16, 2025 - 14:48
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Habitat loss and over-exploitation are leading to a decline in salmon populations
One-quarter of freshwater animals are now threatened with extinction, and population declines in fresh waters outpace those in marine and terrestrial systems. Reports of salmonid fish decline are stark, with many populations and species listed as threatened or endangered.