Greg Ruggerone: "The Pink Problem"

A-Pod Cast For Killer Whales by Alison Morrow

Jan 29, 201900:27:46Science & Medicine

Greg Ruggerone and his team recently published research they believe shows a connection between pink salmon and the decline of Southern Resident killer whales. The endangered orcas primarily eat Chinook salmon and Rugger...

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