Top 5 Salmon Myths Busted by Seafood Experts: Fresh vs Frozen, Mercury & More

Think fresh salmon is always better than frozen? Worried about mercury, antibiotics or farm-raised fish? In this video, seafood scientists and grocery-store pros set the record straight on the five biggest salmon myths still swimming around. What you’ll learn: 1. Fresh vs. Frozen – why ‘flash-frozen at sea’ can actually be the fresher choice. 2. Farm-Raised vs. Wild – modern aquaculture facts you probably haven’t heard. 3. Antibiotics – how strict global certifications keep your salmon safe. 4. Mercury Levels – the real data on why salmon is low-mercury and kid-friendly. 5. Color & Freshness – what that pink hue really tells you (and what it doesn’t). Plus: simple shopping tips, label cues (ASC, BAP), and smell/texture tests so you can pick the perfect fillet every time. If you love cooking salmon for heart-healthy omega-3s or you’re just curious about sustainable seafood, hit play and debunk these myths once and for all! Chapters: 00:00 Intro – Why Salmon Myths Persist 01:05 Myth #1 Fresh vs Frozen 03:04 Myth #2 Farm-Raised vs Wild-Caught 05:15 Myth #3 Antibiotics in Salmon 07:02 Myth #4 Mercury Concerns 08:35 Myth #5 Color Indicates Freshness 10:10 Expert Buying & Storage Tips 12:00 Final Takeaways Subscribe for more seafood science, healthy recipe ideas, and myth-busting food facts!