A Salmon Story

By Willie Poll, Chantelle Trainor-Matties (Illustrator)

Salmon fight for survival against destructive fish farms threatening their ancient migration.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Journey with young salmon as they navigate from gravel nests to the vast ocean, confronting the perilous impact of open-net pen fish farms. These farms release toxic waste, endangering the salmon's ancient migration and the ecosystems they sustain. Indigenous Nations rally to protect these keystone species, advocating for change. Through vivid Northwest Coast art and rhythmic poetry, discover the salmon's life cycle and the urgent battle to preserve their future. Will the salmon overcome human-made threats, or will their legacy be lost to the tides of industry?

From the publisher

A lyrical informational picture book about how open-net pen fish farms impact wild salmon and their ecosystems Salmon are central to their ecosystem and the lives of many Indigenous Nations, but the rapid rise of open net-pen fish farming has threatened these longstanding connections. Salmon have followed the same migration routes for thousands of years, but the fish farming industry has had a deadly impact on their annual journey. Open-net pen farms release harmful waste into the ocean that is lethal to the wild salmon forced to swim through it. Now, the salmon must battle against the human-made destruction of their habitat, and many Nations are advocating for change and creating calls of action to protect salmon for future generations. As the young salmon journey from their gravel nests to the open ocean, readers learn about the life cycle of wild salmon, the effects of open-net pen fish farms, and the role of salmon as a keystone species. Boldly illustrated with gorgeous Northwest Coast formline art, rhythmic poetry combines with supportive nonfiction content to illuminate the struggles faced by wild salmon populations.

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