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About this sound
Each summer the streams of Glacier Bay become a focal point. Following their ancient cycle, the salmon are returning home. Ravens, eagles, bears, and even wolves are ready and waiting for them. Put on a pair of headphones and join the frenzy!
Why parks record sound
The NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division monitors soundscapes in parks across the United States. Natural quiet is treated as a resource to protect, like clean air or dark skies: noise from aircraft, vehicles and machinery can mask animal communication and change the experience of a place.
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Sources & credits
- Leaping Salmon at Gloomy Knob by US National Park Service – Public domain