The Fraser River in British Columbia is expected to see a record-breaking pink salmon run this year, with around 27 million fish returning—nearly double the previous count.

While this surge is a hopeful sign for a coast long troubled by declining salmon stocks, scientists caution it’s not entirely good news.

Guest: Brendan Connors - Fisheries and Oceans Scientist

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