The Pacific Salmon Treaty is an international agreement and cooperative fishery management process between the governments of the United States and Canada. The Pacific Salmon Commission was formed to manage the implementation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty.

Atlantic salmon are anadromous, which means they live in both fresh and saltwater. Commercial and recreational fishing for Atlantic salmon is prohibited and only farm-raised Atlantic salmon are found in U.S. seafood markets.

The salmon fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off Alaska are managed under the Fishery Management Plan for the Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off the Coast of Alaska (salmon FMP).

The U.S. Atlantic Salmon Assessment Committee monitors the population status of U.S. Atlantic salmon and reports their findings annually.

Designated Critical Habitat; Snake River Sockeye Salmon, Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon, and Snake River Fall Chinook Salmon

A collection of salmon recipes, curated by NOAA FishWatch.

The Salmon Survival board game walks participants through the salmon life cycle. During each life stage, participants attempt to survive the natural and human-made challenges salmon face, such as drought, passage barriers, and predators. But don’t despair

Chinook salmon are anadromous fish, which means they can live in both fresh and saltwater. Chinook salmon have a relatively complex life history.

Coho salmon are an anadromous fish, which means they can live in both fresh and saltwater. Coho salmon have a relatively complex life history.

Pacific salmon play an important role in Alaska’s marine ecosystems and are a valuable commercial, recreational, and subsistence resource. NOAA Fisheries scientists forecast salmon harvests, assess the impact of commercial fisheries on salmon, and evaluat

U.S. wild-caught coho salmon is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations. Some evolutionarily significant units (ESUs) of coho salmon are listed as endangered or threatened under the Enda

A collection of seafood recipes featuring coho salmon.

A collection of seafood recipes featuring chinook salmon.

A collection of seafood recipes featuring pink salmon.

U.S. wild-caught Chinook salmon is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations. However, some Chinook salmon are also protected under the Endangered Species Act. Learn more about protected C