{"id":740,"date":"2023-01-21T19:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T19:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salmonfacts.org\/?p=740"},"modified":"2023-03-30T20:28:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T20:28:48","slug":"is-alaska-pollock-a-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salmonfacts.org\/is-alaska-pollock-a-salmon\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Alaska Pollock a Salmon?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is caught using large-scale commercial fishing methods and is an important species for both commercial and subsistence fisheries. The population of Alaska Pollock is managed by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and the International Pacific Halibut Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now\u2026 the short answer to the question, \u201cIs Alaska Pollock a Salmon?\u201d is an unequivocal \u201cno.\u201d BUT, there is an important connection here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBycatch\u201d of Pacific salmon is a concern (a.k.a. \u201cCollateral damage\u201d). To reduce this, the commercial fishing industry has implemented measures such as using NOAA Fisheries Observer program data to close salmon bycatch hotspots to fishing on a weekly basis, and also testing a new salmon excluder device for trawl nets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alaska Pollock and Salmon are both fish species that are sought after for their commercial value. However, they have some notable differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Appearance: Alaska Pollock is a white-fleshed fish with a mild flavor, while Salmon is a pink or red-fleshed fish<\/a> with a stronger flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Habitat: Alaska Pollock is found in the North Pacific Ocean, while Salmon can be found in both the North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nutritional value: Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids<\/a>, while Alaska Pollock is lower in these beneficial fats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fishing method: Alaska Pollock is caught using large-scale commercial fishing methods, while Salmon is often caught using smaller-scale methods such as sport fishing<\/a> or net fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Culinary uses: Alaska Pollock is often used for fish sticks, surimi, and other processed seafood products, while Salmon is commonly consumed as a fresh or smoked whole fish.<\/p>\n\n\n