Sockeye has the reddest flesh of any salmon species, and its rich meaty flesh has a high oil content. Sockeye is graded 2-4, 4-6, 6-9, and 9 up. This salmon is marketed fresh, frozen, salted, canned. Generally the further sockeye are caught from their natal river, the higher the quality. >> read more
CNN profile on Bristol Bay and the need to protect habitat. Pebble Mine is a divisive project that is highly contentious due to the proximity to salmon streams. A good read for you to get up to speed on the politics of the fishery.
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Randy Hartnell, the Founder/President of Vital Choice, used to be a Bristol Bay Fisherman, and is a friend of mine. His company is well-established and the information contained within his site is well-researched and accurate. >> read more