A Pacific salmon is a type of fish belonging to the family Salmonidae. Known for its distinctive life cycle, Pacific salmon are anadromous, meaning that they hatch in freshwater rivers, migrate to the ocean for most of their lives, and then return to their natal streams to spawn. There are several species of Pacific salmon, including Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, and Pink salmon, each with unique flavors and characteristics. Their remarkable migration journeys and spawning behaviors are vital to their ecological roles and the cultural significance they hold in various regions, especially among Indigenous peoples along the Pacific Coast.