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Why Protect Salmon

Few animals have been as central to the Pacific human experience as salmon. Their annual migrations are a miracle of nature. They feed us and their presence tells us that our rivers are still healthy. From grizzly bears to orca whales, at least 137 different species depend on the marine-rich nutrients that wild salmon provide. The last intact salmon watersheds around the North Pacific are composed of free-flowing rivers and dense forests, which provide clean drinking water and absorb carbon to slow climate change. Pacific salmon fuel a $3 billion industry, supporting tens of thousands of jobs and local economies and communities around the Pacific Rim. Millions of people around the Pacific…

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Featured

  Fish Farms: A Panacea Gone Wrong

It is a mistake to think that salmon farms could replace the vital contributions that wild salmon lifecycles make to our home and community - Gisele Martin

  Save Salmon, Save Ourselves

A new book from veteran author Mark Kurlansky explains why helping to save salmon is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and the planet.

  Wild Caught Salmon vs Farm Raised: Pros and Cons

Where do you stand in the wild caught salmon vs farm raised debate? For some, farm raised salmon is the simple, more affordable option. (Or, the only option available in their grocery store.) For others, wild caught salmon is seen as the cleaner, healthier, and ONLY option. Or, maybe you just enjoy the taste of one more than the other! But, which is the ‘right’ choice: wild caught salmon vs farm raised?

 The Strength of Salmon

As a species, salmon have an unrelenting, almost maddening streak of stubborn. Salmon are truly one of the planet’s most incredible creatures — and they rely on healthy, clean, free-flowing rivers. We must do all we can to ensure the survival of both.

Articles of Interest

An Upstream Paddle To Save the Salmon

As salmon swim toward extinction, northwest tribes and environmental activists continue a decades-long battle to restore the Snake River.

Does king reign supreme? Your guide to 5 types of wild salmon

There are five types of wild Pacific salmon, and Alaskans love to use them all as they come into season throughout the late spring through the end of summer. Understanding their differences and when to find them at your local fish market help to take advantage of each for its best use in the kitchen.

Everything You Need to Know About Wild Salmon

Our guide to wild salmon covers everything you need to know from how to select, store and cook for perfect results every time.

The Difference Between Farm-Raised and Wild-Caught Salmon

So you can make a more informed decision when you visit your local fishmonger.

The Real Difference Between Farmed Salmon And Wild Salmon

When you hop on the subway (late) and frantically tear off a mouthful of that paper-wrapped lox bagel, likely the last thing on your mind is where that salmon came from. But, give it a second thought.

Though Labeled ‘Wild,’ That Serving of Salmon May Be Farmed or ‘Faux’

To cut down on salmon mislabeling, the report’s authors are calling for stricter regulations on seafood imports, as well as complete tracking of all seafood sold in this country throughout its supply chain.

Wild Caught Salmon vs. Farm Raised Salmon: Which is Better?

There is more fat in farmed salmon than wild salmon. More importantly that fat contains less healthy omega-3 fatty acids than the fat in wild salmon.

Resources

5 Reasons to Avoid Farm-Raised Salmon – and Why Wild Salmon Is Better

Wild salmon has a better ratio of good-to-bad fats than farmed salmon.

Long Live the Kings

Our mission is to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Since our founding in 1986, we have combined innovative field work, pioneering science, broad partnerships, and sophisticated new management tools to help decision-makers advance salmon recovery while balancing the needs of fish and people.

Save California Salmon

Save California Salmon (SCS) is dedicated to policy change and community advocacy for Northern California’s salmon and fish dependent people. We support the fisheries and water protection work of the local communities, and advocate effective policy change for clean water, restored fisheries and vibrant communities.

Save Our Wild Salmon

Save Our Wild Salmon is a diverse, nationwide coalition working together to restore wild salmon and steelhead to the rivers, streams and marine waters of the Pacific Northwest for the benefit of our region's ecology, economy and culture.

Wild Salmon Center

We promote the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems across the Pacific Rim.

Raincoast Research Society

Raincoast Research Society studies the viruses and sea life from salmon farms that threaten wild salmon.

$Wild for Salmon

Since 2004 we have been fishing the pristine waters of Bristol Bay, Alaska. Wild For Salmon provides you with premium quality, flash-frozen sockeye, direct from our boat… to your table.

Seafood Selector

There are five species of wild salmon from Alaska: chinook, chum, coho, pink, and sockeye.