Fraser The Sockeye Salmon Plush Toy

Meet Fraser the Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nekra), the adorable plushie based on British Columbia's most iconic fish! This plush is perfect for fishermen, fish enthusiasts, conservationists, and marine biologists alike. Fraser is intricately detailed with accurate fins (including the adipose fin), head structure, and colors, ensuring an authentic representation of this incredible fish.n the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, sockeye salmon return to their spawning grounds through the mighty Fraser River. Before the Hells Gate Slide in 1914, sockeye salmon returns were between 20 and 40 million. After the rock and debris from the slide were removed, the run sizes were only a fraction of what they used to be. Gradually, their numbers have been returning to original levels, but they still face a combination of pressures, including habitat loss, diseases, parasites, pollution and industry demand.

These plushies are perfect gifts for fishermen, environmentalists, marine biologists, teachers, and institutions in the Pacific Northwest (British Columbia, Washington, Alaska and Oregon). They offer a wide variety of uses (educational programs, classrooms, hatcheries, etc), thanks to their accuracy, cute style and fun colors.

Fraser was designed and illustrated by the talent of Paleoartist Saureal with the help of Paleontologist Brennan Martens.

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