红鲑是美国最有价值的鲑鱼品种，产量居第二位。红鲑由于其深红色肉质而得名。
不过要能区别红鲑和国王鲑，可能还要数年的分析研究。
Nailing down the differences between sockeye and Chinook salmon could take years, however.
目前在温哥华附近的湖泊有两群产卵的红鲑，已经被列入濒危物种名录。
Two groups of sockeye that spawn in lakes near Vancouver are also listed as endangered.
加拿大和挪威科学家都已经发现，来自渔场的海虱和其他寄生虫能感染经过的红鲑，导致红鲑的生存机率下降。
Studies by local and Norwegian scientists have found that sea lice and other parasites from the fish farms can infect the passing sockeye, reducing their chance of survival.
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