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Briefing: Decline in Japanese chum salmon linked to climate change

Strategic angle: Japanese chum salmon populations are dwindling, prompting increased reliance on imports.

Editorial StaffMarch 17, 20261 min read

Most salmon consumed in Japan is now imported.

Chum salmon once dominated local fisheries.

Climate change is a significant factor in the decline.