Coho salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch, spawning .
Coho salmon, also known as silver salmon, are remarkable creatures that undergo an incredible journey during their annual spawning season. These special stock images capture the culmination of this natural spectacle.
As the seasons change and the temperatures drop, coho salmon instinctively return to their birthplace, where they will spawn and continue the circle of life. These images show an above water river scene, as well as the coho salmon as they progress through the moment of actual spawning.
In this momentous display, the female coho salmon uses her powerful tail to create a depression in the riverbed, known as a redd. Then the male coho, identified by their vibrant colours and hooked jaws, come at the moment of egg release, releasing milt into the depression that is also the repository of the eggs.
These images serve as a testament to the remarkable resilience and perseverance of the coho salmon during their spawning journey, encapsulating the beauty and power of nature in one compelling moment. Whether for education, environmental campaigns, or magazines, this collection of coho salmon images is a rare resource.