Do All Salmon Die After Spawning?

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It's a well-known fact that salmon die shortly after spawning.

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But do they all parish after the act of spawning? Or do some of them survive?

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Virtually all of the Pacific-type salmon die shortly after spawning!

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That includes both king, chum, coho, pink, and sockeye salmon!

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Some Atlantic salmon, on the other hand, can actually survive the spawn!

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Reports suggest that around 5 to 10% of them typically survive the act of spawning. 

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Get even more interesting facts about the life cycle of the salmon via the link below!

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