1 Sensible About Sockeye SalmonJoseph ShamblinUniversity of PikevilleWRI 118: College WritingDr. SteigerwaltSeptember 8th, 2024There are several different species of salmon in the world, but there is one that sticks out from the rest. The Sockeye Salmon, with its vibrant colors and exotic anatomy, is a beautiful specimen. It is remarkably the most magnificent out of all seven salmon species. These salmon have cherry red and silver hues that make them a sought-after fish for many sightseers, chefs, and anglers all around the world. These fish live an unusual life compared to other kinds of fish; they perform acts such as metamorphosis, excursion, acrobatics, and iteroparism. The lifestyle of these creatures in genuinely divine. Within the last decade, it has appeared that these fish have been battling some issues. Sockeye salmon reside in the northern pacific hemisphere, in the ocean and surrounding streams. They have recently been listed on the U.S. Endangered Species Act; they have been rapidly declining in the Snake River, Fraser River, and Lake Ozette. Government officials have passed efforts like the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act. Conservative records are under examination by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, they