A deadly parasite, Ceratonova shasta, is killing Chinook salmon in the Klamath River. Warmer, lower water levels from low snowpack are stressing fish, causing severe infections. Experts find it unusual that mature parasites are present in dying fish, raising concerns for the river's ecosystem.
Parasite Outbreak Decimates Chinook Salmon in Klamath River
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