Sockeye salmon are a type of salmon that are native to the North Pacific Ocean. They are wild-caught and only found in Alaska. Alaskan salmon is a general term that refers to any salmon that is caught in Alaska. This can include sockeye salmon, as well as other types of salmon, such as king salmon, coho salmon, and pink salmon. Sockeye salmon are typically smaller and have a brighter red color than other types of Alaskan salmon. They are also higher in omega-3 fatty acids and lower in mercury than other types of Alaskan salmon.