Salmon - Sockeye Ana Vela, Tyler Souza, Brayden Burns Five species of Pacific Salmon. noyocenter.org There are five different types of Salmon; there are Chum, Pink, Sockeye, and Steelhead (2). Salmon, in general, are strong and determined fish, capable of swimming upstream to reach their spawning grounds. These fish will overcome obstacles on this upstream journey. By sheer strength, agility, and endurance, they are capable of leaping out of deep water about 3 meters into the air. This leaping will help them get over waterfalls and weirs. Females are typically much smaller than the males reaching a maximum of about 20kg and 120cm in length, while males can reach up to 36kg and 1.5m in length. The lifespan of these fish is typically between 4-6 years, although some individuals can live up to 10 years of age. (1) They breed in large numbers as they come together, traveling thousands of miles to reach a spawning location. During...