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![What food does salmon eat?](https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sciene-9.jpg)
By OBJ
Salmon eat plankton, insects, and larval invertebrates when in fresh water. But when they are in the ocean, the feed on small fish. When salmon are in the ocean they still need a balance of their common diet species.
![What is the perfect habitat for salmon?](https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Science-8-480x360.jpg)
By OBJ
The perfect habitat for salmon is plants that run along the water’s edge, and overhanging branches to keep them cool. As well as debris and fallen trees to boost the intricacy of the water channel. Wood, rocks, pools, riffles, as well as clean gravel for spawning are all key to having the perfect habitat for salmon.
https://www.calsalmon.org/sites/default/files/Good_Habitat_Bad_Habitat.pdf
![Where could salmon come from/where did they come from?](https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Science-7.jpg)
By OBJ
Salmon in Bowker creek used to and could possibly swim upstream from the ocean.
![Is the creek water clean enough for salmon to live in?](https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Science-5.jpg)
By OBJ
Salmon require much cleaner water that is present in Bowker creek. The storm drain runoff isn't just too dirty it also isn't deep enough for salmon to live in. Runoff from storm drains can contain nitrogen and phosphorus pollutants from fertilizers and yard waste. Which will drastically affect the salmon habitat.
![Would salmon affect other life in and around Bowker Creek?](https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Science-4.jpg)
By OBJ
I do not think salmon will have a major impact on the existing animal life in Bowker Creek. There are not any other animals that have a similar diet as salmon. Salmon may be a disturbance to the ducks. But I do not think there would be a significant difference.
![Would the salmon have any predators around Bowker Creek?](https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Science-480x360.jpg)
By OBJ
Some predators at Bowker creek that may affect salmon life is seagulls. Seagulls are not very common predators towards salmon, but will eat salmon eggs. Salmons skin is very tough, making it difficult for seagulls to eat them. Eagles are also a threat towards possible salmon life at Bowker Creek.