Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture Content

51�ԹϺ�� Davis to Safeguard Spring-Run Chinook Salmon Broodstock

Katherine E Kerlin — October 12, 2023 - 1:29pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis joins state and federal fisheries agencies to conserve threatened spring-run Chinook salmon, housing captive broodstock.

Report on Mass Fish Death Released

Andy Fell — March 01, 2023 - 1:00pm

An independent investigation has found that a catastrophic fish mortality event at the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture in August 2022 was caused by accumulation of mineral deposits inside sealed piping carrying wastewater away from the facility. This blockage caused chlorine, added to effluent water as a disinfectant, to back up to a water line used to lubricate pumps at the well supplying the fish tanks, and thus contaminate the tanks.

Statement: 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Grieves the Loss of Fish

Andy Fell — August 11, 2022 - 9:00am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis issued the following statement today (Aug. 11):

We are devastated to report that a catastrophic failure has resulted in the loss of about 21,000 fish at the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture, or CABA. The loss appears to be due to chlorine exposure, to which fish are especially sensitive.

Camp Fire: Caring for Pets and People

Cody Kitaura — November 20, 2018 - 9:20am

As the Camp Fire continues to burn in Butte County, 51�ԹϺ�� Davis continues its response on campus and off — coming to the aid of animals and people. The campus also welcomed home firefighters from the front lines.

Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture Content

51�ԹϺ��� Davis to Safeguard Spring-Run Chinook Salmon Broodstock

Report on Mass Fish Death Released

Statement: 51�ԹϺ��� Davis Grieves the Loss of Fish

Camp Fire: Caring for Pets and People

51�ԹϺ�� Davis to Safeguard Spring-Run Chinook Salmon Broodstock

Statement: 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Grieves the Loss of Fish