Taimen

Jason Ching

The Keystone of the North Pacific

Like the central stone that holds together an arch, a keystone species holds together an ecosystem. That’s the role of wild salmon in the North Pacific.

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Wild Salmon Center

Sloat Named National Geographic Explorer

A generous grant from the National Geographic Society will continue WSC’s groundbreaking work researching Siberian and Sakhalin taimen, and it makes Dr. Sloat an official “National Geographic Explorer.”

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Khabarovsk Wildlife Foundation

Koppi: Beyond the Designation

WSC reports from the Koppi, sees success first hand and launches new taimen tracking program.

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© Khabarovsk Wildlife Foundation

Nimelen Refuge

A key Russian stronghold for wild salmon and Siberian taimen has received critical protection in Khabarovsk.

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© Dagi mit Regenbogen

New Sakhalin Reserves in the Works

Sakhalin Island’s governor plans new protected areas for Nabil and Dagi rivers, two strongholds for salmon and Sakhalin taimen.

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Wild Salmon Center

Field Notes: Unlocking Taimen Mysteries

In the Russian Far East we are working with partners to protect strongholds for taimen, the largest member of the trout and salmon family.

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Sakhalin Environment Watch

Sakhalin Raid Busts Taimen Poachers

The operation on the Nabil River protects important wild salmon habitat that hosts critically endangered Sakhalin taimen.

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Wild Salmon Center

The Tugur Chum Eaters

Chasing 90-pound trout in the Russian Far East. An excerpt from the original story, appearing in the Fall 2016 issue of The Drake.

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Sakhalin Environment Watch

Satellite Images Help Stop Destruction

Russian partners earn new sanctions against rogue gold mining company on Langeri River.

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© Satoshi Adachi

The Secrets of Japanese Giants

New technology and international effort produces deeper understanding of rare giant taimen.

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