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The Impact of Warming Streams on Young Salmon in British Columbia

As climate change continues to raise river temperatures in British Columbia, young salmon are increasingly experiencing heat stress during critical life stages, according to recent studies.

Editorial StaffJune 29, 20261 min read

Recent research from UBC's Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab reveals that young salmon are struggling to adapt to rising water temperatures caused by climate change.

These studies indicate that the increasing heat stress poses significant risks to young fish, particularly at vulnerable points in their development.

The findings underscore the broader implications of climate change on aquatic ecosystems and the species that inhabit them.