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IMAGE: Endangered Southern Resident killer whales prey on salmon throughout the year, diversifying their diet when salmon presence declines. view more
Credit: Candice Emmons/NOAA Fisheries and reference NMFS permit number 16163
Endangered Southern Resident killer whales prey on a diversity of Chinook and other salmon. The stocks come from an enormous geographic range as far north as Alaska and as far south as California s Central Valley, a new analysis shows.
The diverse salmon stocks each have their own migration patterns and timing. They combine to provide the whales with a portfolio of prey that supports them across the entire year. The catch is that many of the salmon stocks are at risk themselves.
12/23/2020
Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates Accomplishments in 2020
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) highlight the state of Florida s response efforts to COVID-19 taken this year, in addition to the Division supporting Floridians recovering from hurricanes while preparing for future storms and other hazards.
Governor Ron DeSantis said, The Florida Division of Emergency Management has been asked to respond to countless events this year during a record-breaking hurricane season. Not only have they stepped up for every event, but they’ve also continued to break records for hurricane reimbursements. I applaud their dedication and commitment to the state of Florida.