Scientifically known as Oncorhyncus mykiss, rainbow trout belong to the Salmonidae family and can be farmed to desired sizes and weights in reservoirs, lakes, and seas. These fish are anadromous, meaning they migrate; they are born in freshwater, spend much of their lives in the sea, and return to freshwater to spawn. In response to requests from aquaculture producer associations, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's Directorate General of Fisheries and Aquaculture decided in 2018 to name these fish produced and exported in Turkey as "Turkish Salmon."
The Black Sea provides a suitable environment for these fish's life cycle. Trout that reach 400-500 grams in freshwater are transferred to sea cages, where they continue to grow and develop. During the transition from freshwater to seawater, various changes occur in their bodies, positively affecting their appearance and taste.
