Theme: Tuna
We all recognize tuna as the versatile flaked fish in the small grocery store tins. Hard to imagine this fish can grow to a length of three metres, weigh a thousand pounds and swim at a phenomenal rate! Canned white tuna is one of the most commonly consumed fish in the world, but in the same family you find the bluefin tuna, typically eaten in the form of sushi. The bluefin tuna is the largest species of tuna and is a glorious catch for any fisherman! Unfortunately, due to over-fishing over the past twenty years, many experts are worried about the fate of the bluefin tuna. This fish is now an endangered species. Tuna is an excellent source of omega-3 and there are an endless variety of ways to prepare both fresh and canned tuna. You will find some interesting recipes featuring tuna below. However, bear in mind that tuna contains mercury and the Government of Canada has issued recommendations regarding the consumption of this fish. See the link below for details.
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About the bluefin tuna
Bluefin tuna can swim at a speed of 80 km per hour. It is a dark blue on its top side and a grey or silvery white on its bottom side. It preys on smaller fish such as herring, mackerel and sardines. Several fishermen claim to hold the record for catching the largest bluefin tuna. However, the official world record is held by Ken Fraser, who, in 1979, caught a bluefin tuna weighing 1,496 pounds near the coast of Nova Scotia. Unlike most fish, bluefin tuna is warm-blooded, meaning it will swim in both cold water and warm water. Migration notwithstanding, the bluefin can be found as much in the waters of Newfoundland as those of Iceland, the Gulf of Mexico and the Mediterranean Sea.
