From river to sea, and back to river again, this film follows the arduous life cycles of east and west coast salmon, revealing both the perils of nature and the threats posed by man. Vivid close-ups capture exciting moments when the salmon hatch, jump rapids, and perform their intricate spawning ritual. Other footage examines the Canadian government’s programs to protect the salmon runs. The film makes it clear that the continuation of indiscriminate high-seas salmon fishing could prove fatal to one of the world’s most important food and industrial resources.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
314261
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Fish trade
Animals & Wildlife → Fisheries
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)