When not mating, the fish are solitary or may remain in pairs.
These fish usually remain in the shade - emerging to feed.
The whole event can happen in 30 seconds but some fish remain on the beach for several minutes.
By the Fourth of July, only four fish remained.
If the fish remains there too long, however, it turns into a bird.
The fish can remain in the oven for up to 30 minutes before serving.
If more cooking is needed, turn off the broiler and let the fish remain in the hot oven for three to four minutes.
Young fish remain in shallow, warmer water until fully developed.
If too few fish remain because of fishing and land management practices, salmon have more difficulty reproducing.
Following spawning season, some fish remain, while others move away.