Hidden Falls Hatchery - NSRAA
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Hidden Falls Hatchery Hidden Falls Hatchery Fall 2013 Board Presentation
Transcript of Hidden Falls Hatchery - NSRAA
Spring Release Challenges• Strong and early Chaetocerosblbloom
• As always, Humpback Whalescontinue to be an issueReleases postponed and fry held during high–Releases postponed and fry held during high activityA id d d t t t–Avoided need to tow most pens
• New predator at Takatz rearing site
Spring Release Highlights
• Chinook– Second largest size at release in history of program
• ChumChum– Largest size at release for 4.0 program
• Coho• Coho– Largest size at release since 1991P i l i i l h ld b hi h– Potential marine survival should be high; over 3,300 jacks through the rack
Hidden Falls Spawning Improvements
‐ Equipment modifications ‐ Increased flexibility‐ Scheduling and staffing preparation ‐ Increased efficiency