They were pink salmon, the last in the season to run, after the chum.

This caused particular concern, since some biologists have said wild pink salmon are being overharvested by commercial fishermen.

The fry of pink salmon were found to be genetically abnormal.

But this year's run of pink salmon was frighteningly small.

In the ocean, pink salmon are bright silver fish.

I had delicious fish-and-chips made with fresh pink salmon.

A 600g side of pink salmon - another Pacific species - with lemon and pepper crust can be bought for £5.

Serving pink salmon in a pool of bright green sauce lends excitement to the dish.

Fishermen took in 43 million pink salmon this summer, nearly 50 percent more than the previous record in 1987.

Last year Alaskan fisherman caught 44.2 million pink salmon, a record.