Swinomish Tribe Works to Adapt to Shrinking Salmon Supply

Name: Swinomish Tribe Works to Adapt to Shrinking Salmon Supply
Uploaded: 2012-07-18T22:00:00Z
Duration: P501S
Description: Washington salmon depend on the cold water from glacial lakes to survive. But as temperatures increase and glaciers shrink, salmon populations are declining, threatening the way of life for the Swinomish Indians, also known as the "salmon people." In collaboration with KCTS-9's Earthfix Project, Hari Sreenivasan reports.

Clip: 07/18/2012 | 8m 21s

Washington salmon depend on the cold water from glacial lakes to survive. But as temperatures increase and glaciers shrink, salmon populations are declining, threatening the way of life for the Swinomish Indians, also known as the "salmon people." In collaboration with KCTS-9's Earthfix Project, Hari Sreenivasan reports.

Aired: 07/18/12

Rating: NR

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