During salmon dissections, NREP staff visit your classroom with a salmon donated by the Nisqually Indian Tribe. As we dissect the fish under a document camera, students examine the external and internal anatomy of a salmon to learn how its body systems support its life cycle. By observing features like gills, fins, eggs or milt, organs, and muscle structure, participants gain a deeper understanding of the salmon’s adaptations, and the challenges these fish face in freshwater and marine environments.