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| Monday, November 29, 2010 |
| TT - Tuna Facts |
Unlike most fish, tuna has pink meat, due to the fact that their blood has a higher oxygen content.
The Bluefin Tuna can weigh up to approximately 1,500 pounds.
A picture of the Northern Bluefin Tuna has been on stamps from Maldives, Cuba, Western Sahara, and Canada.
The body of the Northern Bluefin Tuna is shaped like a cigar and is stout. The head is narrowed and the mouth large. It is dark blue on top and gray on the bottom.
The Northern Bluefin is a delicacy in Japan and a large tuna can get a price of over $100,000 on the Tokyo fish market.
The Yellowfin Tuna is the type of tuna you buy in a can.
The Yellowfin can grow up to approximately 440 pounds. It has a yellow anal and dorsal fin and fishermen catch them with encircling nets or with a rod and reel.
The level of Mercury in tuna fish can be high, so the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a warning for pregnant women, nursing mothers and young children to watch their intake of tuna fish.
The Albacore Tuna is also used for canned tuna fish and can weigh up to approximately 85 pounds. They are caught by either a rod and reel or nets.
Southern Bluefin are one of the most sought after as they are a delicacy in Japan and are very hard to catch. The average size is approximately 15 pounds.
The Skipjack Tuna is another small fish weighing approximately 7-9 pounds. It is also good for canned tuna, however, some claim it has a “fishier” taste.
Fishing for tuna is very heavily regulated as the tuna species has dwindled.
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posted by Nature Mad @ 8:09 AM  |
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| 14 Comments: |
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Some tuna is white meat, isn't it? Not too sure.
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I love tuna with mayo on toasted bread with a tall glass of milk...yummmmm!! Happy TT.
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Albacore Tuna is my favorite. Thanks for another history lesson. Have a great TT. :)
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I enjoy a tuna melt! Happy TT...
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Very interesting. I quite like tuna,and had no idea there was so much variety.
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I'm not really a fan of Tuna. My children love it though. I just don't like the smell. But I love all other kinds of fish.
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I don't really like tuna that much, but cool list! :) Happy TT!
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My 8 year old daughter would eat tuna daily, if I let her, but I can't let her... mercury! But, we're tuna fans, for sure!
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Tuna is good. I prefer fresh over canned. I had no idea there were so many varieties.Thanks for the info!
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That is some pretty darn big tunas!
I am up too:
http://momtoanangel.blogspot.com/2007/11/tt-13.html
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I want to sing that commercial now " change tune about tuna" i like it in Sushi do you think I am safe?
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I must admit, I enjoy a good tuna sandwich now and then! I put a bunch of stuff in it...chopped boiled egg, apple, onion, sweet pickle, sometimes celery and/or chopped carrots. Dang it, I'm getting hungry again!
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I never knew there was so much to know about tuna.
Come visit my Thursday Thirteen if you get a chance. :)
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I'm with the canned people - with mayon, onion, salt and pepper.
I am in full agreement with REO Speedwagon though, they said you can Tune a Piano, but you can't Tuna Fish.
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Some tuna is white meat, isn't it? Not too sure.