Alaska Salmon Run 004
by Flees Photos
Title
Alaska Salmon Run 004
Artist
Flees Photos
Medium
Digital Art - Home Decor And Giclee Wall Art By Chris Flees
Description
This is image 004 of the Alaska Salmon Run series. This image Features a single salmon traveling over sough and shallow rocks. This work is appropriate for wall art in sporting goods stores, outdoor stores, outfitters, and hunting and fishing enthusiasts.
Salmon swim up rivers in Alaska to spawn, laying eggs in freshwater. Salmon are anadromous fish, meaning they spend most of their lives in the ocean but return to freshwater rivers and streams to lay their eggs.
Their biological clock and instinct drive the timing and route of the salmon's migration. The salmon can sense changes in water temperature, daylight, and other environmental factors that signal it's time to return to their natal streams and spawn.
Once they reach the freshwater, the salmon search for suitable spawning grounds, using their tails to dig a shallow nest (called a "redd") in the gravel of the riverbed. The female salmon then deposits her eggs into the redd, and the male salmon fertilizes them. After spawning, the adult salmon typically die, completing the species' life cycle.
The salmon's migration and spawning behavior are essential to the ecosystem of Alaska's rivers and streams. As the salmon return to their freshwater habitats, they bring nutrients and food for other animals in the ecosystem, including bears, eagles, and other fish species. The salmon also play an essential role in the economy and culture of Alaska, providing a valuable source of food and income for fishing communities.
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December 29th, 2023
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