Is Alaska Pollock a Salmon?

Is Alaska Pollock a Salmon

Alaska Pollock is a species of fish found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is a white-fleshed fish with a mild flavor and is often used for fish sticks and other processed seafood products. It is caught using large-scale commercial fishing methods and is an important species for both commercial and subsistence fisheries. The population … Read more

5 Types Of Salmon In Alaska

wild sockeye salmon

Salmon is one of the most popular fish in Alaska. There are all kinds of salmon, and each has its personality. Some salmon are lazy and stay near the bottom of the river, while others love to swim upstream. In this blog post, we’ll look at the different types of salmon in Alaska. So, please … Read more

The Life Cycle of Wild Atlantic Salmon

Life Cycle of Wild Atlantic Salmon

To preserve the dwindling populations of wild Atlantic salmon, we must first understand their life cycle.  Spawning occurs in late winter and early spring when adult salmon return to the streams where they were born. There, they lay eggs in sheltered areas among rocks and gravel. The eggs hatch within a few weeks, and the … Read more

How Does Salmon Get Its Color?

Color of Salmon

Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment – in the same family of nutrients as vitamin A – principally produced by plants and algae or chemically synthesized. Carotenoid pigments are produced by algae, fungi, yeast and plants. While all living organisms require carotenoids in one form or another for proper growth and development, crustaceans, mammals … Read more