1. Introduction
Salmon is a popular food worldwide and it is classified as an oily fish. (Food Standards Agency, 2004) People love eating salmon not only because of its succulent flavor and texture, but also for its health-giving nutrients. Salmon is considered to be a beneficial food which contains high protein, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. (National Institutes of Health, 2007)
There are many different ways in cooking or eating salmon in different countries. For example: Sashimi in Japan, which raw salmon will be sliced and served with soy sauce and wasabi or Lohikeitto in Nordic, which is a famous soup with salmon fillets, potatoes and leeks. But, while we are enjoying salmon with relish, the environmental impacts brought by salmon consumption are indispensable as well. Many environmentalists have urged the seriousness of environmental problems brought by the consumption of salmon and many reports and investigation have also shown that the environmental issues will not only threaten salmon singly, but also the whole …show more content…
Problems occur when there is a rise in stream and river temperatures. It is predicted that the stream temperature will keep rising in many places over the 21st century. When this happened, the water will become too warm, which will affect approximately 50% of salmon habitat in the United States and they will not be able to withstand the warm temperature. Also, the rise in stream temperature will also fasten the spread of salmon diseases. Whirling disease and a marine disease named icthyophoniasis will also be accelerated in the warm water and damage the brain and heart of salmon. (Defenders of Wildlife, n. d.) Salmon will face access problems which they may not reach some parts of the river due to dams and waterfalls. Salmon have less area to spawn in which will also decrease the production of young salmon and affect their
Salmon is a popular food worldwide and it is classified as an oily fish. (Food Standards Agency, 2004) People love eating salmon not only because of its succulent flavor and texture, but also for its health-giving nutrients. Salmon is considered to be a beneficial food which contains high protein, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. (National Institutes of Health, 2007)
There are many different ways in cooking or eating salmon in different countries. For example: Sashimi in Japan, which raw salmon will be sliced and served with soy sauce and wasabi or Lohikeitto in Nordic, which is a famous soup with salmon fillets, potatoes and leeks. But, while we are enjoying salmon with relish, the environmental impacts brought by salmon consumption are indispensable as well. Many environmentalists have urged the seriousness of environmental problems brought by the consumption of salmon and many reports and investigation have also shown that the environmental issues will not only threaten salmon singly, but also the whole …show more content…
Problems occur when there is a rise in stream and river temperatures. It is predicted that the stream temperature will keep rising in many places over the 21st century. When this happened, the water will become too warm, which will affect approximately 50% of salmon habitat in the United States and they will not be able to withstand the warm temperature. Also, the rise in stream temperature will also fasten the spread of salmon diseases. Whirling disease and a marine disease named icthyophoniasis will also be accelerated in the warm water and damage the brain and heart of salmon. (Defenders of Wildlife, n. d.) Salmon will face access problems which they may not reach some parts of the river due to dams and waterfalls. Salmon have less area to spawn in which will also decrease the production of young salmon and affect their