Spawning Salmon: The Nutrients of Life
Did you know that there is much more than one type of salmon? To most people, a salmon is a salmon, but not in Alaska. In the 49th state, there’s King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Pink Salmon, Red Salmon, and Chum Salmon. Each salmon has its own physical characteristics, but to the untrained eye may look exactly the same. The prized possession is the King Salmon, the largest and best tasting meat. This Salmon is sought out from all over the world, especially the white king. There’s one stream in the entire world in which White King Salmon comes from, and the salmon is a genetic variation of the King Salmon. Silver Salmon are also highly prized for their delicious meat and size, but there are more Silver Salmon than King Salmon during fishing season. The most abundant species is the Pink Salmon, these species are often eaten by people living in the “Lower 48” but Alaskans avoid pinks and they’re often reserved for their pets. When salmon reach the end of their lives, they run, a...