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The PNW is a leader on forage fish management but it needs better data
A U.S. Senate bill highlights West Coast progressiveness in managing fisheries, but even our region is a long way off from really knowing what’s out there.
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NOAA researchers examine a forage fish called eulachon also known as candlefish along the Columbia River. (J.Zamon/NOAA Fisheries)
Endangered species like salmon and orca get lots of attention in Washington. We painstakingly track their numbers, and each new baby, individual death or a population crash has the potential to spur international reactions. But some species they rely on rarely achieve recognition.