Description

Salmon are anadromous fish, born in freshwater, that migrate to the ocean to grow and then return to freshwater to spawn. They are known for their nutritious, often pink or orange-colored flesh, their importance in both ecosystems and human cultures, and their dramatic life cycle where many species die after spawning. Salmon are found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but cannot interbreed due to different chromosome numbers. Salmon are a nutritious and prized food source, featured in many cuisines and fetching high prices