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Why Most Salmon Alevins Don’t Survive | Nature’s Harsh Reality of Salmon Life
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Most salmon alevins never make it past their earliest stage of life. From predators to harsh environmental conditions, survival is a constant struggle. Discover the reasons behind the high mortality rate of salmon alevins, how nature shapes their journey, and what it means for the salmon life cycle and river ecosystems.
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00:00Beneath cold, rushing streams, tiny salmon are beginning their lives.
00:04These fragile newborns are called alavins, but most of them will never make it to adulthood.
00:10After hatching from their eggs, alavins remain hidden in the gravel, feeding from their yolk
00:15sacks. At this stage, they are incredibly vulnerable. Predators, disease, and poor
00:20water quality claim many lives early on. Even a shift in water temperature or too much sediment
00:25can wipe out entire groups. Environmental challenges like floods, droughts, and human
00:30activity add even more danger. Their world is harsh and survival is a rare privilege.
00:36For the few that make it, leaving the gravel marks the start of a new journey,
00:40one step closer to the ocean, and, eventually, the return to spawn. Though most alavins never survive,
00:47those that do continue the ancient cycle of salmon life, an extraordinary story of resilience and
00:52renewal. Credits. The fragile beginning of a salmon's journey. Like share and subscribe for more wildlife stories.
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