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A readable book aimed not only at scientists and academics but also at ordinary people who just want to learn more about these ecologically and economically important animals. Salmon have played such a prominent role in our social and ecological history: let us arm ourselves with knowledge of their fascinating life histories and ecological importance as we fight for their conservation and survival into the future. * Discovery * The new Bible for those fascinated by wild salmon, whether personally or professionally. * Tidepool * [This] is perhaps the finest compilation of information on this fascinating group of fish. * In-Fisherman * Quinn has assembled a work destined to become a milestone in salmon literature. Based on cutting-edge research, it offers the most detailed explanation of salmon life history and behavior to appear in print. * The Seattle Times * A highly readable and dilligently researched up-to-date survey of what is known and not known about Pacific salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout. This book is timely too, since unique policy discussions are currently taking place focusing on the protection and management of these noble fish in the Northwest. * Salmon Trout Steelheader *

A highly readable and dilligently researched up-to-date survey of what is known and not known about Pacific salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout. This book is timely too, since unique policy discussions are currently taking place focusing on the protection and management of these noble fish in the Northwest. * Salmon Trout Steelheader * Quinn has assembled a work destined to become a milestone in salmon literature. Based on cutting-edge research, it offers the most detailed explanation of salmon life history and behavior to appear in print. * The Seattle Times * [This] is perhaps the finest compilation of information on this fascinating group of fish. * In-Fisherman * The new Bible for those fascinated by wild salmon, whether personally or professionally. * Tidepool * A readable book aimed not only at scientists and academics but also at ordinary people who just want to learn more about these ecologically and economically important animals. Salmon have played such a prominent role in our social and ecological history: let us arm ourselves with knowledge of their fascinating life histories and ecological importance as we fight for their conservation and survival into the future. * Discovery *

A highly readable and dilligently researched up-to-date survey of what is known and not known about Pacific salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout. This book is timely too, since unique policy discussions are currently taking place focusing on the protection and management of these noble fish in the Northwest. Salmon Trout Steelheader Quinn has assembled a work destined to become a milestone in salmon literature. Based on cutting-edge research, it offers the most detailed explanation of salmon life history and behavior to appear in print. The Seattle Times [This] is perhaps the finest compilation of information on this fascinating group of fish. In-Fisherman The new Bible for those fascinated by wild salmon, whether personally or professionally. Tidepool A readable book aimed not only at scientists and academics but also at ordinary people who just want to learn more about these ecologically and economically important animals. Salmon have played such a prominent role in our social and ecological history: let us arm ourselves with knowledge of their fascinating life histories and ecological importance as we fight for their conservation and survival into the future. Discovery

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Thomas P. Quinn is professor of aquatic and fishery sciences, University of Washington.

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