Japan

In Hokkaido, the Dams Finally Come Down

Former WSC scientist Dr. Pete Rand has been tracking the restoration of Shiretoko National Park for nearly 15 years. This summer, its rivers (and wild salmon) are breathing a bit easier.

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The Secrets of Japanese Giants

New technology and international effort produces deeper understanding of rare giant taimen.

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Tracking Giants in Japan

Notes from the Field: Hope for Sakhalin taimen on Japan’s Sarufutsu River.

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World’s Largest Fish Edges Toward Extinction

International scientific group reveals severe risk to all five species of Asia’s giant taimen.

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Taimen Study Released

Study examines the extinction risk of one of the Pacific’s most enigmatic species.

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Japan-US Fishery Tour

US fisheries experts met with Japanese colleagues to discuss Hokkaido MSC certification bid.

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Unique Partnership on Japanese Forest

Oji, Japan’s largest paper company, and the Wild Salmon Center move to protect the Sarufutsu, one of Japan’s last wild salmon rivers.

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