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North American salmon have survived tens of thousands of years of geological and climatic upheaval, leading them to evolve considerable genetic variation.

Salmon beware--a warm blooded relative of the white shark hunts the North Pacific, even as far north as the Bering Sea.

In the face of geological turmoil and climate change, ancient ancestors of today's Pacific Salmon took advantage of cooler, more productive oceans.

What are the different kinds of salmon available and why is this fish so desirable and heart-healthy to eat?

Smoked Alaskan Salmon is a favorite of Alaska's residents and summer ushers in the freshest recipes around. This unique smoked summer flavor adds a mouthwatering taste.

Onchorhynchus's ancestors first appear in the fossil record 50 million years ago, offering a vital clue as to where this line of fish originated.

Walk into any supermarket on any day and you will likely find some form of salmon. One reason for this is that salmon is one of the most versatile fish available.

Millions of years of evolutionary adaptation forged by mountain building and volcanism led to modern day salmon species, who in their turn survived an onslaught of ice.

Prior to the 1940's, keta salmon contributed almost 50 percent of all salmonids in the Pacific Ocean. Today only a few of the once healthy runs remain.

Millions of years worth of mountain building along North America's coast most likely forced early salmonids to develop age classes and straying so as to survive.

Tour operators and fishermen are concerned with wild Pacific salmon stocks in British Columbia. Pink Salmon are being threatened by sea lice associated with fish farms.

Here is the information you need to make responsible and sustainable choices the next time you venture into the seafood department looking for salmon.

The largest of all the Pacific species, King or Chinook salmon are excellent fare and offer a remarkable experience for all types of anglers.

The health benefits of salmon are well known, but which type of salmon is better, what is the difference between fresh or preserved and how should a fresh fish be chosen?

Male chefs run most of New Orleans' top restaurants, but the Crescent City owes much of its current reputation for fine food to Ella Brennan, Leah Chase and Susan Spicer.

A healthy pregnancy leads to an easy, joyful childbirth experience, and a healthy, happy baby and postpartum mother.

In times of climate change and ecosystem movement, what attributes can help species and ecosystems survive?

From beef stew to bison burgers to lamb with couscous to Olympia halibut to curried turkey and pomegranate chicken.

The small town of Campbell River, on British Columbia's Vancouver Island, is famous for its salmon migrations, eco-tourism, and much more.

Puget Sound, the Straits of Georgia, and the Straits of Juan de Fuca form a single ecosystem, and may soon be known by a single name, The Salish Sea.

Nothing matches the taste of salmon cooked on wood. It's primal, capturing the essence of the both the fish and the wood.

Now consumers and food industry employees can learn more about the merits of Alaska seafood through an online educational program.

Visit a true remote getaway, King Salmon, Alaska and nearby Katmai National Park, Becharof and Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuges, and salmon rich Bristol Bay.

Washington state fish biologists say the biggest pink salmon run since the 1960s will roll into Puget Sound - and up many rivers - during the late summer of 2009.

"There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot." -Steven Wright

4 fish species make the near-extinction list that enlightened eaters and chefs around the world should avoid. If they don't in five short years certain fish may be gone.

Summer eating equals barbecues--from burgers on the grill to ribs in the smoker. Flavored woods can add fun variety to these summer staples. Here are 9 new woods to try.

Ban on krill fishing affects coastal Pacific Ocean from California to Washington. Ecosystem management decision supported by fisheries, scientists and environmentalists.

The Umpqua River is becoming world renowned for its huge population of aggressive bass, and several southern Oregon reservoirs also have good angling for bronzebacks.

Fish is viable diet addition which is easy to prepare and to obtain in most supermarkets. But It is important to be educated about this fish to make the best purchase.

More foods can affect the health of an unborn baby than one might realize. Find out what foods to stay away from during pregnancy.

Jellyfish inhabit all the world's oceans and are often seen by swimmers and beachcombers alike. Here is a simple, informative look at a fascinating creature.

One of the great wildlife spectacles on the planet - thousands of chum salmon gouging nests in stream gravel, mating and dying - is a terrific family trip.

Canada is a great place for recreational boating, cruising and paddling. Check up on current Canadian boating regulations before you leave.

Coldwater diving near Alaska's capital city offers experienced divers plenty of wall diving, sea life, shipwrecks, and personal challenge.

Since the 1950s, it's emerged that herring worm, cod worm, and similar parasitic worms of marine mammals and fish cause a range of disease symptoms in humans.

Southeast Alaska is one of the most wildlife-rich regions of North America and home to some of the continent's most iconic species.

Seafood is a great source of protein and essential fatty acids, but some species are not healthy to eat.