Salmon

Salmon is a highly prized fish known for its rich, flavorful meat and high nutritional value, particularly its omega-3 fatty acids. Originating primarily from the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, salmon is native to both these regions with distinct species populating each. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and rivers flowing into it, while several species of Pacific salmon, including Chinook, Sockeye, and Coho, inhabit the northern Pacific Ocean and its tributaries. Beyond its wild populations, salmon is extensively farmed in countries such as Norway, Chile, Canada, and Scotland, making it a significant commodity in global seafood trade. The fish's life cycle, which includes both freshwater and saltwater phases, is fascinating, with many species known for their remarkable upstream migrations to spawn in the rivers where they were born.