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Hul’q’umi’num and the Salish Sea

Hul'q'umi'num' name:

kw’a’luhw

English Name:

chum salmon

Alternative English Names:

dog salmon

Scientific Name:

Oncorhynchus keta

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Description

Description, Habitat, Ecology, Distribution

Dog salmon spawn in the Nanaimo River and are noted for thedistinctive vertical stripes on their sides.

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Hul'q'umi'num' Name

kw’a’luhw

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Ruby Peter

Hul'q'umi'num' Name 2

tum’kw’a’luhw (the season of dog salmon/chum)

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Delores Louie

Hul'q'umi'num' Name 3

xil'e'ts (dog salmon, after spawning)

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Ruby Peter

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Featured Sea Life

skw’itth’i’ | green sea urchin

skw’itth’i’ | green sea urchin

This is a small, dull green or yellow-green sea urchin with short, crowded spines. It may be found in the intertidal area away from strongly breaking waves. The hard shell may be broken open to expose the edible roe.