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Aquatic species
Target Species
Salmonidae (Salmonids) Chum(=Keta=Dog)salmon 
Gear types: Trolling lines
Trolling lines
Trolling lines
A trolling line consists of a line with natural or artificial baited hooks and is trailed by a vessel near the surface or at a certain depth .
Vessel types: Trollers
Troller
Troller
Trollers range from small open boats and canoes up to large refrigerated vessels of 25 or 30 meters length.

Characteristics
Species EnvironmentIt is a benthopelagic species found in the continental shelf (depth range 0-250 m). Inhabits ocean and coastal streams. Migrating fry form schools in estuaries, remain close to shore for a few months and finally disperse to enter the sea. Juveniles and adults feed mainly on copepods, tunicates and euphausiids but also on pteropods, squid and small fishes. Adults cease feeding in freshwater. Males and females die after spawning.
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