Sockeye Salmon Underwater Images

Sockeye Salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, 

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the sockeye salmon with this mesmerizing stock image. Witness the vibrant colours and astonishing journey of the sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, an emblematic species that embodies the resilience and enchantment of nature.

Renowned for their extraordinary annual migration, sockeye salmon start their life in freshwater rivers and lakes before embarking on an epic journey spanning hundreds, if not thousands, of miles to the vast ocean. After a couple of years of feeding, they return against all odds to their exact birthplace to spawn, overcoming incredible obstacles along the way.

As a vital component of the ecosystem, sockeye salmon contribute to the delicate balance of aquatic life. Their upstream migration delivers essential nutrients from the ocean to inland ecosystems, nourishing countless plants, animals, and insects.

Perfect for websites, publications, and marketing materials focusing on environmental conservation, wildlife documentaries, or sustainable fishing practices, these images capture the mesmerizing essence of the sockeye salmon —a true testament to the wonders of the natural world.


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Lost sockeye salmon in the Quinsam River.
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Schooling Sockeye Salmon in the Gold River.
Schooling Sockeye Salmon in the Gold River.
Schooling Sockeye Salmon in the Gold River.
Moonrise on the Adams River in British Columbia as a pair of sockeye salmon prepare for their final act of spawning.
Sunset on the Adams River in British Columbia as a group of sockeye salmon prepare for their final act of spawning.
Sunset on the Adams River in British Columbia as a group of sockeye salmon prepare for their final act of spawning.
Dramatic image of sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, battling up the fast waters of the Adams River.
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Dramatic image of sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, battling up the fast waters of the Adams River.
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Split image of sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, in the Adams River in October
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Sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, in the Adams River in October
Sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, in the Adams River in October
Sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, in the Adams River in October
Sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, in the Adams River in October
Sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, in the Adams River in October
Sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, in the Adams River in October
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Thousands of depleted sockeye salmon line the outflow of the Adams River.
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Sockeye salmon in the dark, early morning hours, in the Adams River. The culmination of a years long journey out the the Pacific
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Sockeye salmon holding pattern 1
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Classic image of Sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, in the Adams River in October
Over under image of lone sockeye salmon in the Adams River
Over under image of lone sockeye salmon in the Adams River
Sockeye salmon make their way up the Adams River in British Columbia
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Sockeye salmon make their way up the Adams River in British Columbia
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Over under image of sockeye salmon in the Adams River, BC
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Reflections of sockeye
Sunrise on the Adams River in British Columbia as a group of sockeye salmon prepare for their final act of spawning.