Because of a sharp decline in their numbers, the entire salmon fishing season in the ocean off California and Oregon was canceled in both 2008 and 2009. At no other time in history has this salmon fishery been closed. The species in the most danger is the California coho salmon. QUEST looks at efforts to protect the coho in Northern California and explores the important role salmon play in the native ecosystem.
Learn more about the California coho salmon and this video with the Producer's Notes.