"Massive Salmon Die-Off in California River Sparks Environmental Concerns"

Hundreds of thousands of newly hatched Chinook salmon released into the Klamath River have died from "gas bubble disease" caused by extreme changes in water pressure, following the largest dam removal project in US history. The removal of four hydropower dams aims to restore the river and its ecosystem to their natural state, benefiting local tribes and the salmon fishery. The deaths were attributed to a tunnel at the Iron Gate dam, which is scheduled for demolition, and officials plan to release more fish downstream once the dams are removed. The restoration efforts seek to address historical harm to salmon populations and the ecosystem caused by damming and water diversions, with the ultimate goal of reducing large-scale fish die-offs.