Fish Net: Our Favorite Internet Links to More Salmon Information"Ironically, as we work to save the salmon, it may turn out that the salmon save us."--Paul Schell, Former Mayor of Seattle |
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The World Wide Web certainly offers a wealth of information on all aspects of salmon. Here we list 25 of our favorite websites describing everything from the biology and ecology of wild Alaska salmon, to the commercial fisheries in Alaska targeting salmon, to the numerous conservation organizations that highly recommend we eat wild Alaska salmon, to the menus created by renowned chefs that feature wild Alaska salmon, to the apparent ecological and human health dangers of farmed salmon, and to the beauty and complexity of the Alaskan watersheds of which wild salmon are such vital links. Exploring these websites will certainly lead you to more websites overflowing with even more facts, thoughts, treatises, recommendations and recipes involving salmon. Enjoy your salmon searches on the Fish Net and find our recommended websites addressing the health benefits of wild Alaska salmon, specifically, under Fish Scales in the popup menu at the top. |
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Alaska Department of Fish & Game: information on wild Alaska salmon and Alaska salmon fisheries |
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Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute: wild Alaska salmon information, articles, recipes and suppliers |
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American Rivers: information on Pacific salmon and the Taku River of Southeast Alaska |
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The Audobon Society's Living Oceans Campaign: "Seafood Lover's Guide" |
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Blue Ocean Institute: "Fresh Inspiration for Ocean Conservation"; "From Sea to Table" program |
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Chef's Collaborative: "Partners in Local, Artisinal and Sustainable Cuisine"; "Seafood Solutions" (for chefs) |
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The David Suzuki Foundation: Oceans and Fishing |
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Ecotrust: "Building a Salmon Nation"; mission is to "build a place where people and wild salmon thrive" |
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Environmental Defense: "Seafood Selector" and "Business Guide to Sustainable Seafood" |
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Environmental Working Group: information on salmon issues (e.g., contaminants in farmed salmon) |
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Farmed and Dangerous: information on farmed salmon issues |
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Marine Stewardship Council: certification of best environmental choices in seafood |
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Monterey Bay Aquariumís Seafood Watch Program: "A Consumerís Guide to Sustainable Seafood" |
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Oceana: American Oceans Campaign (incl. asking USDA to label seafood with country of origin and wild vs. farmed) |
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The Ocean Project: "Ocean Conservation through Education, Awareness & Networking" |
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Passionfish: an "inventive approach" to sustainable fisheries and seafood (& menus from renowned chefs) |
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Pew Oceans Commission: U.S. leaders guiding dialogue on how to restore living marine resources |
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Raincoast Research Society: research on wild salmon, farmed salmon and cetaceans of the Northwest |
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Round River Conservation Studies: "Taku River Tlingit Wildlife Conservation Project" |
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Seafood Choices Alliance: "Bringing Ocean Conservation to the Table"; "SeaSense Database" |
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SeaWeb (A project of Pew Charitable Trusts): clearinghouse of sustainable seafood information |
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Southeast Alaska Conservation Council: "Working to Protect Southeast Alaskaís Tongass National Forest" |
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State of the Salmon: joint project of Ecotrust & Wild Salmon Center (info. on North Pacific salmon) |
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Wildlife Conservation Society: "Conservation in Salmon-Driven Ecosystems" |
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Wild Salmon Center: international non-profit org. dedicated to protecting salmon stocks and their ecosystems |
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