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Salmon

Salmon are anadromous fish of the family Salmonidae, comprising species in the genera Salmo, such as the Atlantic salmon, and Oncorhynchus, which includes the Pacific salmon. They are distinguished by a complex life cycle in which individuals hatch in freshwater rivers and streams, migrate to the sea to feed and gro…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 314× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2643-0282 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Salmon are anadromous fish of the family Salmonidae, comprising species in the genera Salmo, such as the Atlantic salmon, and Oncorhynchus, which includes the Pacific salmon. They are distinguished by a complex life cycle in which individuals hatch in freshwater rivers and streams, migrate to the sea to feed and grow, and return to natal freshwater to spawn. This life history depends on the connectivity between marine, estuarine, and riverine environments and on physiological adaptation to changing salinity during smoltification. Ecologically, salmon are keystone species that transfer marine-derived nutrients to freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems, support predators, and serve as indicators of watershed and ocean health. Populations are sensitive to environmental and anthropogenic pressures, including habitat alteration, barriers to migration, water quality, climate variability, and underwater noise that can affect fish behavior and physiology. Case studies of river systems illustrate how multiple stressors combine to depress wild stocks. Research on salmon spans population dynamics, migration and spawning ecology, conservation, fisheries management, and aquaculture, alongside their nutritional value as a source of high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Understanding the factors that adversely affect salmon populations is central to sustaining both ecological function and commercial and cultural value.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

Industrial and Biotechnological Applications of Algae: A Review

Sharma NiveditaCorresponding author
Microbiology research laboratory, Deptt. of Basic sciences, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni (Solan) Himachal Pradesh 173230.
Exact topic Advances in Plant Biology Cited by 302 doi:10.14302/issn.2638-4469.japb-17-1534

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 314 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Marine Science Journal (ISSN 2643-0282).

Journal editorial board
Begoña Martínez-Crego · Portugal Timo Arula · Estonia Raffaella Casotti · Italy

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