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Plea for the Wanderer

This short documentary follows east and west coast salmon from river to sea and back again. Vivid close-ups capture exciting moments of the salmon hatching, jumping rapids and performing their intricate spawning ritual. The film also takes a look at threats posed by high-seas salmon fishing and the Canadian government's attempts to protect the salmon runs.
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This short documentary follows east and west coast salmon from river to sea and back again. Vivid close-ups capture exciting moments of the salmon hatching, jumping rapids and performing their intricate spawning ritual. The film also takes a look at threats posed by high-seas salmon fishing and the Canadian government's attempts to protect the salmon runs.

Environment and Conservation Animals Fishing and Hunting Industries All subjects
  • director
    Jean Coutu
  • executive producer
    Jean-Marc Garand
  • editing
    Annick de Bellefeuille

Education

Ages 13 to 17
School subjects
Health/Personal Development - Healthy Eating, Nutrition Science - Life Systems/Ecology Social Studies - Economics
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