Stationary Bags Can Prevent Oxygen Absorption for Some Fish There are some fish that can even die if the bag is stationary for some time. Movement of the bag allows the atmospheric oxygen to penetrate into the water, making it possible for the fish to breathe. How long can a fish survive in a bag?…
What you can do is fish when you’re in port (as long as you obey local fishing regulations). You won’t be fishing off the side of the boat, per se, but at least you figuratively (if not literally) fish on a cruise ship. Can you get off the cruise ship without a passport? We recommend…
Is Trader Joe’s canned tuna safe to eat? Between fear of consuming too much mercury and sustainability concerns, shopping for canned tuna has become a health minefield. Thankfully, Trader Joe’s makes it simple with their pole-caught skipjack tuna. This type of tuna, which was rated a “Best Choice” by Seafood Watch, checks both boxes. Is…
How does a Hawaiian fish hook work? As per the ancient Hawaiian belief, it also signifies that once it is worn, the fish hook becomes a part of the wearer’s spirit. Hence, on being handed over to anyone in the wearer’s family, it establishes a sacred, spiritual link between the closed ones and bridges the…
Can fish eat pineapples? Pineapple has been reported to contain enzymes that have a proteolytic effect as well as supporting indigestion. This study investigated the use of pineapple juice to digest fish in order to harvest metacercariae. We found that pineapple juice has the ability to digest fish similar to pepsin solution. Do fish like…
What kind of fish is used for butterfish? For folks in Hawai’i, butterfish is not simply a species of fish; it’s a preparation of fish. Hawaiian butterfish is miso-marinated black cod. Black cod is not really a cod; it’s a black-skinned (thus the name) sablefish (that kind of looks like cod.)Oct 19, 2016. What kind…
If you are a victim of a triggerfish bite, don’t panic, says Doc Vikingo, a frequent Undercurrent contributor. “They are not venomous, nor do they carry any unusual marine pathogens. That’s not to say you can ignore their bites. Do trigger fish eat humans? Some fish are known to attack humans, but they do that…
FEEDING HABITS: Wahoo are found near wrecks, reefs, and pinnacles – but are also found off-shore with other pelagic fish. With their speed and teeth they can eat just about anything they want. Though they rarely jump, once they are hooked they are famous for their screaming runs that can burn out your reel. Where…
Can witches fish? Witches love fishing and the odds are good that you are sharing your favorite run with at least one witch. Who knows, it may be the guy fishing right next to you, or even your fishing buddy. What is a fish called witch? Glyptocephalus cynoglossus, known in English by a variety of…
Hawaii state fish The reef triggerfish was originally designated the official fish of Hawaii in 1985, but due to an expiration of a Hawaiian state law after five years, it ceased to be the state fish in 1990. The bill passed into law on May 2, 2006, and was effective upon its approval. Can you…