The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...

Designating a state symbol is often done to bring awareness ... In Montana, the state fish choice brought awareness and conservation efforts to a species in decline. Nearly every state has ...

this act will add the Pacific salmon as the provincial fish emblem to recognize the high ecological, cultural, and economic significance of the Pacific salmon to British Columbians," states a news ...