Summary:
- The article discusses a contract between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and a Seattle-based laboratory called the Northwest Fisheries Science Center.
- The contract is for the laboratory to conduct research on the impact of climate change on the Pacific Northwest's salmon and other marine life.
- The research aims to help NOAA and other agencies better understand how rising temperatures and changing ocean conditions are affecting the region's ecosystems and vital fisheries.