Lake
Ozette sockeye are one of six west coast sockeye salmon
ESUs. In 1999, they were listed as a threatened species under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA). The listing was primarily attributed
to concerns over abundance and effects of small population genetic
and demographic variability. In order to determine the actions
required to fully recover Lake
Ozette sockeye the factors limiting their survival must be thoroughly
understood.
The Lake Ozette Sockeye Limiting Factors Analysis and the Lake Ozette Sockeye Recovery Plan describe,in detail the Lake
Ozette watershed ecosystem and the factors affecting the survival of
sockeye salmon, as well as a comprehension set of recovery actions. These documents are available at the NOAA-NMFS website (see link below).