Extraordinary fish

Extraordinary fish

by Iwan

Salmon are amazing fish that migrate thousands of kilometres each year. When salmon hatch from their eggs they are 3,200 kilometres away from the ocean. When they are between 1 and 4 years old they travel downstream towards the ocean. When in the ocean, salmon’s feed on shrimp, squid, and other small fish. Salmon live in the ocean between 1 and 7 years because this is where the food is. After this period of time the epic adventure begins. The salmon migrate upstream. There are many obstacles and dangers in this migration, like fishermen, sea lions, otters, strong rapids etc. Many of the fish die of exhaustion. Salmon also stop eating when migrating upstream so they lose their colour and change shape. When migrating they swim up to the exact location where they were born. Scientists say they trace the river via smell. Scientists tracked some of the salmon and only 15% didn’t make it to their destination. I truly think Salmon are extraordinary fish in God’s creation.