We visited the salmon hatchery located on campus of University of Washington, the United States.
This photo collection was taken by a Viet Linh reporter in November, 2012.
The Pond where salmons are collected and released before and after researches are done. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
Salmon eggs in laboratory. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
Accessories of an Incubation tray used for salmon eggs. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
Incubation trays used for salmon eggs. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
Trays are put into incubator. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
Circular tanks where fries (1-5 grams) are bred. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
Fries are swimming in a circular tank. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
The tanks are covered so that less light can penetrate. The amount of light needed depends on the period. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
Tanks for fries where the heat of water can be controlled.
Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
Introducing the installation of water system in an outside tank.
Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
Rectangular tanks located outside with safe paint. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
The smolts are raised inside the lab before being released to those outside tanks. After 4-5 months, they are released to this natural pond before swimming to the sea. Coho salmon typically return to the pond after two years while it takes Chinook salmon alonger time to come back. Photo: Sonia - Viet Linh
© Sonia - Viet Linh. Nov 21, 2012. Seattle, WA, USA