Migratory fish

Migratory fish are species that travel between different habitats during their life cycle, usually moving from freshwater rivers or lakes to the ocean and back. This migration allows them to grow, reproduce, and access optimal environments. For example, salmon hatch in rivers, migrate to the ocean to mature, then return to their birthplace to spawn. These journeys can span great distances and are essential for their survival and reproduction. Migration patterns are often triggered by environmental cues like water temperature, flow, or day length, and they play a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting fisheries.