John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

How do salmon move?

In recent years, studies have shown that in the open ocean environment, salmon use the magnetic field of the Earth to guide their migration. This helps them move from the coastal areas near their spawning grounds to rich feeding areas, and then back again toward the end of their lives. Also, how do salmon navigate …

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Does salmon eat plants?

Sockeye Salmons are omnivorous. They feed on riparian plants, fish, and aquatic insects. The sockeye salmon is also known to as blueback or red salmon. What do Salmons eat? Salmon is a favorite kind of fish in North America, especially for commercial (food) and sportfishing. Salmon are carnivores preferring a meaty diet. Their broad palate …

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