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The Salt
Washington has eight Atlantic salmon net pens. There are two types: commercial net pens for raising Atlantic salmon and enhancement net pens for wild salmon that will eventually be released.

Why Are Atlantic Salmon Being Farmed In The Northwest?

Aug 29, 2017
Earlier this month, thousands of Atlantic salmon escaped a net pen in Washington state, raising concerns from environmentalists and questions about farming non-native species. Here are some answers.
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Acadian Sturgeon and Caviar markets three types of caviar, one from the wild Acadian sturgeon, and two types — green and gold — from its farmed shortnose sturgeon.

To Help Keep Sturgeon Sustainable, Farm And Fishery Work Together

Jul 31, 2017
Because demand for seafood is rising and wild stocks are not, a hatchery owner in Canada is hoping his model of "responsible agriculture" can keep the prized fish both on the menu and in the water.
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AFTER: Chris the sheep stands in a pen after he was shorn for perhaps the first time in his life. He's clean and a little colorful thanks to the pink antibacterial ointment.

Woolly Mammoth: Shearer Saves Hugely Overgrown Sheep

Sep 03, 2015
A sheep found in the wild in Australia had to undergo emergency shearing — 89 pounds, 3 ounces of wool was cut away. The sheep's weight reportedly dropped by half.
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Cheryl Strayed

Feb 23, 2012
Cheryl Strayed has written a novel "Torch" and her new memoir "Wild" is out next month. It recounts her adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Tracking the Lone Wolf

Feb 14, 2012
He's got fan clubs and Twitter accounts, and he doesn't even know it.  "OR-7," and he's known, is a lone wolf who's attracted a national following in his quest for a mate.
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BLM Fees

Nov 12, 2008
Kitty Benzar, Pres, Western Slope No-Fee Coalition Kirsten Cannon, LV Field Office, BLM Pat Williams, Pres, Friends of Red Rock Canyon ..
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