Salmon Moving Mountains (IMAGE)

Washington State University

Salmon Moving Mountains

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A salmon swims near a redd, or nest, with Mount Shasta in the background. A Washington State University researcher has found that the mating habits of salmon can alter the profile of stream beds, affecting the evolution of an entire watershed.

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Photo by Carson Jeffres

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