Where the salmon live?

Salmon are native to tributaries of the North Atlantic (genus Salmo) and Pacific Ocean (genus Oncorhynchus). Many species of salmon have been introduced into non-native environments such as the Great Lakes of North America and Patagonia in South America. Salmon are intensively farmed in many parts of the world.

1. Where are most salmon found?
2. Where do salmon live in the ocean?
3. Is salmon fish in India?
4. How long does a salmon live?
5. Is salmon river or sea fish?
6. Where do salmon live in Canada?
7. How salmon find their birthplace?
8. Which salmon is best?
9. Why salmon is expensive?
10. What is the Indian name of salmon fish?
11. Why is salmon so expensive in India?

Where are most salmon found?

Atlantic salmon are the primary species farmed, although small numbers of coho and Chinook salmon are also produced. The biggest global producers of farmed Atlantic salmon are Norway, Chile, Scotland, and Canada.

Where do salmon live in the ocean?

Like all salmons, this species is noted for undergoing long migrations and significant physiological changes during a transition in habitat from freshwater rivers, to coastal seas, and back to freshwater rivers. Adult Atlantic salmon live in coastal seas and feed on pelagic invertebrates and some fishes.

Is salmon fish in India?

Salmon fish is not available in India as it is not native to the subcontinent. However, you can search for Rawas in your local market which is otherwise known as Indian salmon.

How long does a salmon live?

Most salmon species live 2 to 7 years (4 to 5 average).

Is salmon river or sea fish?

Salmon are anadromous, which means they are born in freshwater headwaters, migrate to the sea and return to freshwater to reproduce, or "spawn."

Where do salmon live in Canada?

Range. Atlantic salmon can be found in Quebec and the Maritimes, while Pacific salmon are found on the West Coast. Salmon aquaculture is big business in Canada – when humans raise the fish in an aquatic farm. Currently, one out of every two salmonids are farmed.

How salmon find their birthplace?

Scientists believe that salmon navigate by using the earth's magnetic field like a compass. When they find the river they came from, they start using smell to find their way back to their home stream. They build their 'smell memory-bank' when they start migrating to the ocean as young fish.

Which salmon is best?

Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha), also known as King salmon, is considered by many to be the best-tasting of the salmon bunch. They have a high-fat content and corresponding rich flesh that ranges from white to a deep red color.

Why salmon is expensive?

The Supply Chain Drives the Price of Salmon Up

Without exception, there are costs involved. But when it comes to salmon, the costs are most extreme. Wild salmon are very difficult to catch, therefore, catching them is expensive. Even farmed salmon are very expensive to raise and harvest- making them expensive.

What is the Indian name of salmon fish?

Rawas, popularly known as the Indian Salmon, is one of the most devoured fishes in India. Rawas is found in the western coast and is a big favourite with chefs for its succulent white meat and great taste.

Why is salmon so expensive in India?

Shergill said wild salmon has been a part of the history of the 'land of midnight sun' through the centuries due to the country's large coastline and abundance of rivers. ... It is also very expensive as most of the rivers are private and salmon lovers are willing to pay large sums to fish in these waters.