Where do most salmon go?

Salmon are anadromous fish, meaning they live in both freshwater and saltwater. They spend most of their lives at sea, but they return to freshwater rivers and streams to spawn. This is where most salmon go, at least for a portion of their lives.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

* Ocean: Salmon spend most of their adult lives in the ocean, feeding and growing. This is where they gain the nutrients and size needed to reproduce.

* River: When it's time to spawn, salmon leave the ocean and travel upstream to their natal (birthplace) river. This journey can be thousands of miles and is driven by instinct and the smell of their home waters.

* Spawning Grounds: Once in the river, salmon migrate to specific spawning grounds, typically in shallow, gravel-bottomed areas. They lay their eggs and then, sadly, most of them die.

So, while they spend most of their time at sea, their ultimate goal is to return to freshwater for reproduction.