California salmon fishing fleet faces potential severe restrictions or ban due to declining Chinook salmon population.

California's salmon fishing fleet faces economic hardship as salmon populations decline, potentially leading to severe restrictions or a ban on fishing for the second consecutive year. The Chinook salmon population has severely decreased in recent years, threatening the livelihoods of those dependent on salmon fishing. Commercial fisherman Chris Pedersen calls the situation "devastating" and blames it for "killing the salmon fleet."

March 31, 2024
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