One key difference in the diet of Native American tribes in western Washington state compared to eastern tribes is the abundance of seafood in the diet of western tribes. The tribes living along the coast had access to a variety of seafood such as salmon, shellfish, seaweed, and other marine resources as a significant part of their diet. In contrast, tribes in eastern Washington relied more on plant-based foods, such as roots, berries, and grains, as well as game such as deer and elk. Additionally, tribes in western Washington had a more diverse diet due to the temperate climate and coastal resources available.
