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Fraser River chinook salmon are in big trouble. And that's bad news for orcas

caption: One of about 60 orcas that a whale watch boat encountered off San Juan Island on Sept. 18, 2018.
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One of about 60 orcas that a whale watch boat encountered off San Juan Island on Sept. 18, 2018.
JEFF FRIEDMAN/PACIFIC WHALE WATCH ASSOCIATION

Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes about a new study that finds steep declines in Fraser River chinook salmon.

The study, which was conducted by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada recommends that Fraser River chinook salmon should be listed for protection as an endangered species.

Listen to the interview by clicking the play button above.

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