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Demand for Chum Salmon Rising

Melati Kaye, KFSK – PetersburgWorldwide demand for Chum salmon is on the rise. Once seen only fit for dog food, the pale fish is showing up filleted and dressed, at restaurant chains across the United States. Melati Kaye of station KFSK in Petersburg talked to some industry professionals to find out why the fish are more valued now and where they else they are showing up.Download Audio (MP3)