Are herring keystone species?

The Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) is one of the most important fishes in New England. This energy-rich species plays a vital role in the region's marine ecosystem, serving as food for many of the ocean's key predators.

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• How do you keep a crayfish from dying?

  Remove about ¼ of the aquarium water weekly and replace it with water that has been aged and treated with water conditioner. Never replace more than ¼ of the water at a time. Also, keep aquarium conditions stable. All the crayfish died soon after we put them in the aquaria.

• Is it bad to eat half cooked salmon?

  There are no risks of eating undercooked salmon. If you can eat raw salmon, and cooked salmon, there should be no problem with undercooked salmon. The risk comes in after time where the fish begins to spoil. If you completely cook it, you will extend the life of the salmon and it will take longer for it to spoil.

• What is the best fish stock to buy?

  Not all fish should be used for fish stock. The best types of fish to use are mild-flavored white fish such as cod, halibut, tilapia, bass, grouper, haddock, walleye, perch, catfish and snapper. Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and bluefish might leave you with a final fish stock that is overpowering.

• Is black tiger shrimp farm raised?

  Striped like its jungle namesake, the black tiger shrimp is available year-round and is one of Asia's major aquaculture products. Most tiger shrimp is farmed, though a significant amount is harvested from the wild by trawlers working mud bottoms from very shallow water to depths beyond 300 feet.

• Can you keep small carp in a fish tank?

  Carp will only grow to a certian size in a tank so if in a small tank they wont grow, they will never grow to the size of the tank. You know Mitch, keeping fish in a tank that's too small to deliberately restrict their growth is called stunting.

• Is Indian mackerel safe to eat?

  Indian Mackerel or Bangda is rich in Omega 3 and Selenium which is great for your cardiovascular health. It helps lower blood pressure, enhances eyesight and reduces cholesterol. It is a good fish to eat if you are planning to lose weight. ... Mackerel is a low mercury level fish and hence can be enjoyed by everyone.

• How long does it take for shrimp to cook?

  Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping only once midway. Depending on the size of your shrimp and how many you have in the pan, this will usually take 4 to 6 minutes. Lastly, transfer to a serving dish. Serve seared shrimp immediately with pasta or rice.

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• What's the point of oysters?

  Eating oysters replenishes lost vitamins and nutrients “Oysters can really pack a healthy punch,” Zumpano says. “Think of oysters as little shells full of nutrients.” It turns out they're a rich source of these key nutrients when eaten: Vitamin D.

• Is 6 oz of salmon too much?

  For women, the amount of salmon they should eat daily is 5 ounces. It is higher for men-6 ounces. If you have babies, you should add 2 or 5 ounces of salmon per week to their meals. This is great for the health of all members of your family.

• How long should I smoke kingfish?

  We've been catching some thicker kingfish lately so we recommend smoking them for 6-7 hours on an electric smoker. If your fillets are less than 2 inches thick, they should be smoked for 4-5 hours. Cooking times may need to be adjusted if you're using a different type of smoker.

• What do you eat with Rollmop herring?

  They're also delicious fresh, rolled in oats and fried gently in butter and/or bacon fat, then served with lemon wedges and some boiled, buttered and slightly bashed potatoes. Or try brushing fillets with milk, dipping them in flour and frying them in a generous amount of butter.

• Will crayfish attack each other?

  They may well be fine together for long periods, but there is always a chance that one will kill the other, especially if it takes advantage of one that has just molted.

• Can you eat Florida pinfish?

  Almost any bigger fish will eat a pinfish, but they're not the only ones — you can eat pinfish, too. Though they may not be as tasty as a snapper, pinfish are certainly edible. Cleaning them is a lot like cleaning bluegill — lots of work for a little meat. The texture and flavor are a bit like grunts, only not as good.

• What does bad cooked shrimp smell like?

  If the shrimp smells like ammonia, or if it generally smells slightly "off," don't purchase it. The ammonia or "off" smell is caused by the growth of bacteria in the spoiled shrimp, which is likely to cause food poisoning if eaten.

• When can you eat banana prawns?

  The best type of net to catch banana prawns is a monofiliment top pocket cast net, with 12ft drop and chain bottom. The prices for these nets start from $250, and can range up to $550. The best time of the year to catch prawns is between January and May.

• How do you treat stress in fish?

  Acclimate your new fish properly, use a quarantine tank, and make sure your new fish are fed appropriately. Spend extra time on the new fish and be as careful as you can. Taking a little time here can make all the difference in breaking the chronic stress cycle and keeping these fish healthy and disease free.

• Which is better white or pink shrimp?

  Firm in texture, their flavor isn't the strongest, though they're thought to have a distinctive mineral-y iodine shrimp flavor. White shrimp tend to be a little more tender and sweet. ... Just don't expect a vibrantly hued patch of shrimp at the market—pink shrimp can range from white to gray in color.

• What are the least sustainable fish?

  10 Types of Seafood You Really Shouldn't Eat (and 10 You Should)

  • Atlantic salmon. Reid says: “The stocks on the East Coast where these are native have just not been managed as well as in Alaska and California, where the salmon are plentiful and healthy.” ...
  • Wild-caught sea scallops. ...
  • Imported shrimp. ...
  • Spanish mackerel. ...
  • King crab.

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• Can you cook already cooked frozen shrimp?

  What do I do to cook frozen shrimp? Place the frozen shrimp in a colander and run cold water over them. ... If you want to cook already cooked shrimp, start by thawing the shrimps in cold water for 15 minutes. Then, place them on a microwavable plate and cook them on high heat for 1-2 minutes.

• Can high salinity kill fish?

  Yes, anything about 1.025 actually CAN kill fish. I know of several people who keep their SG at 1.026 (including myself) but you can only keep hardy fish if you keep it that high. Having a salt level that high forces the fish to work harder at passing the salt through his gills, and can be very stressful.

• Is salmon going extinct?

  Not extinct Chinook salmon/Extinction status

• Can you cook whole squid?

  Because it's deliciously versatile, and really easy to cook. ... If you bought cleaned squid, you're basically good to go—just slice the bodies into rings or ribbons if you don't want to cook them whole, and leave the tentacles as-is. But cleaning whole squid, while a little bit messy, is actually really easy.

• How should fish be stored correctly?

  When storing fresh seafood, keep it in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Use a thermometer to make sure your home refrigerators is operating at 40°F or lower. Fish will lose quality and deteriorate rapidly with higher storage temperature – so use ice when you can.

• Do you turn fish when smoking?

  You want your smoker between 175 and 200 degrees, and your fish will probably smoke for approximately three hours. For fillets, place fish skin side up for smoking. For other cuts, smoke skin side down and flip over as needed.

• Do sprats taste like anchovies?

  Sprat is the name applied to several species of small, oily fishes belonging to the herring family. ... The name "anchovy" refers to the flavoring rather than the fish. Genuine anchovies are not related to sprats but the result after adding spices and storing are similar.