The sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also called red salmon, kokanee salmon, blueback salmon, or simply sockeye, is an anadromous species of salmon found in the Northern Pacific …

Sockeye Salmon have iridescent silver flanks, a white belly, and a metallic green-blue top, giving them their "Blueback" name. As they return to freshwater to spawn, their heads turn green and …

Sockeye salmon are one of the smaller species of Pacific salmon, measuring 18 to 31inches in length and weighing 4-15 pounds. Sea-going sockeye salmon have iridescent silver flanks, a …

Dec 4, 2024 · U.S. wild-caught sockeye salmon is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

The sockeye, also called red or blueback salmon, is among the smaller of the seven Pacific salmon species, but their succulent, bright-orange meat is prized above all others.

1 day ago · On Monday January 27 the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) released the department’s forecast for totals of sockeye salmon returning to the Kenai River, …

Sockeye salmon, also known as red salmon, are native to the cold-water rivers and lakes of North America from the Columbia River to Alaska, Northern Japan, and eastern Russia. Sockeye …

Aug 9, 2024 · Sockeye salmon are anadromous fish, which means they can live in both fresh and saltwater. They have a relatively complex life history that includes spawning and juvenile …

With bright red bodies, green heads and hooked jaws exhibited by spawning adults, sockeye (Oncorhynchus nerka) are a truly iconic salmon species. Sockeye are also the third most …

The Sockeye Salmon, also known as the Kokanee Salmon, is a species in the Salmonidae family. Researchers place it in the taxonomic genus Oncorhynchus , along with the cutthroat trout , …