{"id":508,"date":"2022-06-16T14:54:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T14:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salmonfacts.org\/?page_id=508"},"modified":"2022-06-21T00:20:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T00:20:29","slug":"wild-atlantic-salmon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salmonfacts.org\/wild-atlantic-salmon\/","title":{"rendered":"Salmon Facts Welcomes WildAtlanticSalmon.Org to the Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Salmon Facts is proud to announce the acquisition of Wild Atlantic Salmon, an authority on the topic of the ecology and conservation of salmon species of the Atlantic Ocean. The acquisition was effective on June 12, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their former website, wildatlanticsalmon.org, chronicled and promoted The Parr Project starting in 2012 on Maine\u2019s East Machias River. The project is based on successful salmon restoration methods used by Peter Gray on the River Tyne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the rivers of Scotland to the icy waters of Maine<\/a>, the Atlantic salmon is one of the most iconic and sought-after fish in the world for both sport and as a food source. Found in both fresh and saltwater, this powerful fish can reach weights of over 100 pounds and grow up to 4 feet long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Atlantic salmon\u2019s life cycle<\/a> is fascinating and complex, involving a dramatic journey from coastal rivers to the open ocean and back again. The remainder of this article will provide a comprehensive guide to Atlantic salmon, including where to find them, how to get them, and how to cook them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wild Atlantic salmon are an anadromous fish species<\/a>, meaning they live in the ocean but breed in freshwater rivers. Atlantic salmon are members of the salmon family along with brown trout, char, and whitefish. They are a popular choice for sport fishing as well as for their rich flavor and healthy omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The easiest way to identify an Atlantic salmon is by its orange-red colored flesh<\/a>; wild-caught fish will have darker flesh than farmed salmon. The fish should also have a firm texture and small, evenly spaced scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a migratory fish that can be found in the cold, clean waters of the North Atlantic. Once abundant in many of the world’s waterways, this fish is now listed as an endangered species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take a closer look at the wild Atlantic salmon, including its physical characteristics, behavior, diet, and reproductive habits. We’ll also examine the threats that it faces and discuss some of the recent conservation efforts being made to save this iconic species, as well as the economic impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWild Atlantic Salmon Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n