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The Hatchery Illusion

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The Hatchery Illusion Nature

Premiered April 30, 2011
The Hatchery Illusion

Hatcheries fail to deliver on their promise of a future full of salmon.

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Airs Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Salmon: Running the Gauntlet - Preview

A look at extreme measures to protect salmon from predators.
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Education | Extreme Measures

An overview of how humans have impacted salmon populations for more than 150 years.
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Education | Humans and Salmon

A brief look into the life and death of wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
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Education | Life and Death of Pacific Northwest Salmon

A brief look into the life and death of wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
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Education | Life and Death of Pacific Northwest Salmon

A look at how humans are producing salmon in an effort to protect the species.
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Education | Producing Salmon

A look at efforts to remove dams and restore streams and salmon runs.
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Education | Restoring Streams

Salmon in ecosystems and current efforts to restore salmon nutrients to streams.
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Education | Salmon in the Ecosystem

An overview of salmon's journey after being released from the hatcheries into the wild.
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Education | Salmon's Journey

An extended preview for "Salmon: Running the Gauntlet" which premieres 5/1/2011.
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Salmon: Running the Gauntlet - Trailer

Hatcheries fail to deliver on their promise of a future full of salmon.
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The Hatchery Illusion

After living in the ocean, Pacific salmon return to the rivers to spawn.
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Returning to the Streams

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