Erin Nicholsan of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, removes the otolith (ear bones) from red salmon caught by dipnetters in the Copper River. The ear bones are examined for Gulkana hatchery markings.
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Otolith removal from Salmon

Erin Nicholsan of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, removes the otolith (ear bones) from red salmon caught by dipnetters in the Copper River. The ear bones are examined for Gulkana hatchery markings.
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