{"id":3629,"date":"2019-01-17T02:34:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T02:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.addictionfoods.com\/blog\/?p=3629"},"modified":"2021-03-12T07:47:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T07:47:55","slug":"from-lake-to-sea-and-back-the-journey-of-the-king-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/blog\/from-lake-to-sea-and-back-the-journey-of-the-king-salmon\/","title":{"rendered":"From Lake to Sea and Back: The Journey of the King Salmon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Seasonings like salt and pepper enhance the flavors of a dish. But for the king salmon, flavor is\u00a0but\u00a0a concomitant\u00a0denoument\u00a0to\u00a0its\u00a0arduous life cycle.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>King salmon\u00a0can\u00a0travel more than 50 kilometers a day during their spawning season,\u00a0first swimming for hundreds of miles from their home stream to the sea, and another 1,000 miles give or take, before\u00a0reaching\u00a0their original feeding grounds.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Along that journey,\u00a0the king salmon\u00a0acquires\u00a0nature\u2019s most succulent, melt-in-the-mouth flavors\u00a0while\u00a0it\u00a0treads\u00a0across\u00a0New Zealand\u2019s bluest waters.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/salmons-jumping.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3630\" src=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/salmons-jumping-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/salmons-jumping-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/salmons-jumping-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/salmons-jumping-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/salmons-jumping-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/salmons-jumping.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/salmons-jumping-510x319.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a>Where the journey begins<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The mighty king salmon\u2019s life starts out as a\u00a0wee\u00a0egg lying\u00a0on a bed of gravel beneath freshwaters, patiently incubating for the right time to hatch.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Once hatched, baby king salmon remain hidden in the gravel beds to protect\u00a0themselves\u00a0from predators. Without a developed mouth,\u00a0the\u00a0hatchlings are equipped\u00a0with an orange yolk sac that provides the nutrients\u00a0they\u00a0need\u00a0until they\u00a0develop\u00a0a mouth.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>By the time they develop mouths,\u00a0these fish fry\u00a0start\u00a0to leave the gravel beds and look for food,\u00a0like plankton and insects.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Their\u00a0survival\u00a0in freshwater depends on the quality of\u00a0their\u00a0habitat and\u00a0their\u00a0ability to hide from predators.\u00a0After\u00a0about a\u00a0year\u00a0or sooner, the king salmon\u00a0will\u00a0leave their\u00a0freshwater\u00a0abode, making the arduous\u00a0journey to the\u00a0open\u00a0seas.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/nz-river.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3635\" src=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/nz-river-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/nz-river-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/nz-river-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/nz-river-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/nz-river-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/nz-river.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/nz-river-510x319.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Life under the sea<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>As it starts to migrate towards the ocean, the king salmon grows its\u00a0scales\u00a0and\u00a0dons a\u00a0silvery\u00a0coat. To adjust\u00a0to\u00a0the sudden change of environment, the adult king salmon will\u00a0also tend\u00a0to feed heavily to ensure its survival in the sea.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As\u00a0sea temperatures\u00a0rise, king salmon\u00a0will\u00a0dive deeper toward\u00a0the cooler parts of the ocean and feed on\u00a0smaller\u00a0fish living\u00a0there.\u00a0They\u00a0will stay\u00a0in deep waters\u00a0for up to eight years before journeying back to\u00a0their\u00a0original spawning grounds.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>At sea, king salmon can travel an estimated 18 miles a\u00a0day but\u00a0are known to be capable of maintaining\u00a0an average of 34 miles a day when travelling over long distances.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/sock-eye-salmon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3634\" src=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/sock-eye-salmon-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/sock-eye-salmon-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/sock-eye-salmon-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/sock-eye-salmon-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/sock-eye-salmon-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/sock-eye-salmon.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/sock-eye-salmon-510x319.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>The way back home<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Scientists say that homing is done by tracing \u2018pheromones\u2019 or chemical signatures of the king salmon\u2019s home stream. All salmon have an extremely keen sense of smell, and the King Salmon can smell chemicals down to one part per million.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>By\u00a0then, the king salmon\u00a0will have\u00a0started\u00a0to undergo tremendous physical changes,\u00a0most noticeable of which is their\u00a0changing color\u00a0from silver\u00a0to maroon or red. A male king salmon&#8217;s jaw will\u00a0likewise\u00a0resemble\u00a0a hook-like shape.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As it\u00a0prepares its body for spawning,\u00a0the king salmon will\u00a0stop feeding and\u00a0instead will\u00a0draw its energy mainly from its fat storage and muscles.\u00a0By\u00a0now, it will only have one thing in mind: finding a mate.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>At spawning grounds, females will lay their eggs\u00a0on the gravel\u00a0beds\u00a0while the\u00a0suitable\u00a0males will work on fertilizing them.\u00a0Once the spawning process is over, both the males and females will die.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Their nutrient-rich bodies will then\u00a0sustain\u00a0the next generation, who\u00a0will someday return to the spawning\u00a0grounds\u00a0and continue the king salmon\u2019s\u00a0impressive\u00a0cycle of life.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/king-salmon-spawn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3633\" src=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/king-salmon-spawn-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/king-salmon-spawn-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/king-salmon-spawn-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/king-salmon-spawn-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/king-salmon-spawn-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/king-salmon-spawn.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/king-salmon-spawn-510x319.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>King\u00a0<\/b><b>Salmon from the \u2018Bleu\u2019 waters of New Zealand<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>New Zealand\u2019s blue and clean waters make an ideal habitat for king salmon. An island-country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean, New Zealand boasts\u00a0of\u00a0vastly diverse\u00a0marine\u00a0life\u00a0that sustains\u00a0an incredibly rich\u00a0underwater\u00a0food chain, providing king salmon the\u00a0nutrients it needs for a lifetime.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Because of the cleanliness of its waters,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seafoodwatch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monterey Bay Aquarium\u2019s Seafood Watch\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW238052658\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238052658\">an organization dedicated to ensuring sustainable and safe ocean-farming practices, recognizes the New Zealand king salmon as the best choice for seafood quality and nutrition.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238052658\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why Addiction Foods uses only the New Zealand king salmon for its Salmon Bleu dry pet food.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/old-man-fishing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-3632\" src=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/old-man-fishing-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/old-man-fishing-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/old-man-fishing-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/old-man-fishing-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/old-man-fishing-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/old-man-fishing.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/old-man-fishing-510x319.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a>A great alternative for dogs and cats allergic to other types of meat, Salmon Bleu is a hypoallergenic pet food with a delectable blend of Omega 3-rich New Zealand king salmon and sun-kissed berries.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is specially formulated with no grains, gluten, wheat, corn, soy, artificial hormones, preservatives, and artificial colors, to keep your pet&#8217;s diet as close as what nature intends for them.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>True to the king salmon\u2019s\u00a0impressive nature,\u00a0Addiction Foods Salmon Bleu is formulated to exceed the nutritional levels set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Food Nutrient\u00a0Profiles\u00a0and\u00a0is appropriate\u00a0across\u00a0all\u00a0life stages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.addictionfoods.com\/en-nz\/blog\/whats-in-addictions-salmon-bleu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Know what\u2019s in Addiction\u2019s Salmon Bleu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/love.addictionfoods.com\/addiction_salmon_bleu_dog_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here\u2019s the ultimate salmon goodness for dogs<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"da-reactions-outer TpostID3629\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"da-reactions-data da-reactions-container-async center\"\r\n                data-type=\"post\"\r\n                data-id=\"3629\"\r\n                data-nonce=\"e51d518a4e\"\r\n                id=\"da-reactions-slot-post-3629\">\r\n                <div class=\"da-reactions-exposed\">\r\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/wp-content\/plugins\/da-reactions\/assets\/dist\/loading.svg\" alt=\"Loading spinner\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" style=\"width:64px; height:64px\" \/>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seasonings like salt and pepper enhance the flavors of a dish. 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