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pl23_fizh1812.jpg

This salmon has been electro-paralyzed and is alive

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Description

This salmon has been electro-paralyzed and is alive. Note how easily thespawn-taker is able to examine the fish for maturity and sorting.

Credit

NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection

Location

Oregon, Columbia River, Bonneville Dam

Collection

Historic Fisheries