Biology

While there are many benefits of eating fish, it’s important to be conscious of the mercury in the fish you consume. Here’s a look at mercury levels in kokanee salmon, how they absorb mercury, and what limitations you should have on your kokanee consumption. Health Benefits of Eating Fish The majority of Americans consume some…

Some rainbow trout can look a lot like kokanee salmon. There are some key differences between the fish, and biologically, they’re pretty different. In this article we lay out the differences, similarities, and provide tips for identifying if you’ve got a kokanee or a rainbow trout. Kokanee salmon have much softer jaws than trout. This…