Salmon Of North America Art Print

Salmon Of North America art print is an educational artwork that captures all 6 iconic salmon species found on the continent. It features vintage-inspired illustrations and typographic details, and will be perfect for those with a keen interest in these amazing creatures that have been present in North America for at least 6 million years.

Wild salmon nurture whole ecosystems. They are an invaluable link in the chain that exists in nature’s interconnected systems. Wolves, bears, birds, and countless other species rely on salmon for survival. Salmon are an important source of nutrients for bears preparing for winter hibernation.

Pacific Wild writes “When salmon die at the end of their life cycle, their carcasses provide valuable nutrients to streams and rivers, providing a significant increase in organic matter and nutrients which is believed to enhance the productivity of the surrounding ecosystem. These nutrients are transferred to all levels of the food chain, and in some cases, species adjust their survival strategies to capitalize on the additional resources. Throughout their life cycle, salmon fundamentally transform the way ecosystems function, by playing the roles of both predator and prey, plus releasing important nutrients back in the ecosystem after they spawn."