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Sound solutions for Seattle’s salmon

By mounting a specialized mobile sonar called a DIDSON (Dual-frequency IDentification SONar) under a kayak, UW research scientist Kerry Accola is able to count the juvenile salmon along the shoreline from the water’s surface. The sonar is capable of capturing high fidelity images during the day and also the night, when normal visibility is greatly reduced.

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In Memoriam: Lynwood Stephen Smith

On July 30, 2021, Lynwood Smith, SAFS professor emeritus, passed away at the age of 92. During his time at the School of Fisheries and as member of the Fisheries Research Institute (FRI), Lynwood’s research focused on real-world issues and opportunities. His publications included contributions to fish physiology and the effects of environmental stress on fish.

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