What is sockeye salmon?
Seven types of salmon, including the cohoe and chinook, populate the Pacific Ocean. But one of the most sought after Pacific salmon is the sockeye, known for its bright red skin.HistoryThe name sockeye comes from “suk-kegh,” a Native-American word that translates into “red fish.”IdentificationAlthough known for their red skin, sockeye salmon are actually blue when they’re in the ocean, according to National Geographic.com. They turn red when they return to freshwater rivers to spawn.MeatSockeye salmon is most prized for its meat among all the salmon varieties, says National Geographic.com.Life CycleSockeye salmon are born in fresh water where they live for three years. Then they travel to the ocean, where they remain for one to four years.
