Salmon - 10 Interesting Facts

Salmon is a fish that is not only tasty, but also has amazing properties and interesting features. Let's look at 10 fascinating facts about salmon that may make you take a new look at this natural delicacy of fish.
 

1. Travel to the Maternity Places

Salmon have an amazing instinct to return to their birthplace to spawn. This journey can be long and involve hundreds or even thousands of miles.
 

2. Change Skin Color

Salmon can change the color of their skin depending on their environment. During the spawning period, the male develops a characteristic greenish tint.
 

3. Salmon Fin

Male salmon develop an impressive paddle fin known as a "beak". This fin is a sign of sexual maturity.
 

4. Sacrifice for the Bears

During the spawning season, salmon rivers become a source of food for bears, who catch fish directly from the water.
 

5. Ability to Jump Over Waterfalls

Some species of salmon have the ability to jump over waterfalls during their ascent to their spawning grounds. Best known in this regardChinook salmon .
 

6. Gourmet Meat

Salmon meat is considered a delicacy due to its delicate texture and rich taste. IT is also a valuable source of omega-3 fatty acids.
 

7. Life Cycle

Salmon go through a complex life cycle, starting in the river, then moving to the ocean, and finally returning back to spawn.
 

8. Coprophagous Salmon

Salmon returning to the river to spawn often feed on grass and small organisms, including shrimp and algae.
 

9. Disappearance after Spawning

After spawning is completed, salmon experience physiological changes, including the loss of gastric organs. As a result, he dies, bringing fertility to the aquatic environment.
 

10. Population in the World Ocean

Salmon lives in the waters of the Arctic Ocean, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Salmon populations can be found in rivers and lakes around the world.
 
These facts highlight the amazing behavior and importance of salmon in nature and to humans. Not only do salmon serve as an important component of the ecosystem, but they are also a valuable source of food and study for researchers.

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