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                     EXPLORING 
THE SALMON RUN 
MIGRATION
VICTOR OLERSKIY
Member of the Board of Directors at
Russian Fishery LLC
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Salmon run is the name given to the 
migration of salmon, usually in the 
autumn months, where the fish return 
from the ocean and swim up-river to 
spawn on the gravel beds. They use 
magnetoception to locate the river 
where they were born and begin the 
arduous journey upstream.
Salmon Early Life Salmon Spawning
Newly spawned salmon spend When the time comes for the 
the early part of their life living in adult salmon to spawn, it returns 
the rivers, following which they to the river. To a high degree of ac-
migrate to the oceans. This time curacy, most salmon are known 
spent living in the ocean is when to return to the same river they 
the salmon gain most of their were born in. Once they reach 
body mass and live their adult their destination, the salmon 
lives. spawn and most of them will then 
die. This annual event can be a 
major one, not only for the salm-
on but for their hunters, including 
human anglers, bald eagles and 
grizzly bears.
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some of the world’s top fishing spots, including 
where to experience the salmon run.