Catching An Atlantic Salmon

Think you’re buying wild Atlantic salmon? Think again. 🐟 @paulsaladinomd tells us that all Atlantic salmon in stores is farm-raised. These fish often carry more contaminants like PCBs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics due to their environment and feed. Farm-raised salmon don’t eat a natural marine diet and miss out on nutrients like astaxanthin, which gives wild salmon its pink color. That’s why pale salmon often has added dyes to mimic the natural look. Next time you’re picking s

Atlantic salmon in stretch of Derbyshire river 'extraordinary' (UK) 9/Dec/2025