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4. In BC, the fish end up in the forest

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 06:06 AM

Feb 2013

In wild systems in the coastal rain forest, it's been observed that bears take spawning fish into the forest away from streams to eat. Whatever is left of the carcasses then rot bring much needed nutrients to the depleted soil of the rain forest. It's pretty amazing to think that this is how things have evolved over time.

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New Program To Recycle Hatchery Salmon Carcasses Into Oregon's Coastal Rivers [View all] hatrack Feb 2013 OP

Sniff, sniff...the circle of life! nt MADem Feb 2013 #1

Excellent! They are finally starting to comprehend ecosystems. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #2

Its about time! NoOneMan Feb 2013 #3

In BC, the fish end up in the forest OnlinePoker Feb 2013 #4