Can giant squids glow?

The squid, and many other deep sea creatures, use their bioluminescence to light up the underside of their body with a dim glow — a strategy called counter illumination — to disguise themselves from predators below. ... By glowing on their underside squids conceal their silhouettes from predators below.

FAQ

• What are the types of dried fish?

  The kind of fishes that are dried are often galunggong (roundscad), tunsoy (herring), bisugo, danggit (rabbitfish), sapsap (ponyfish), matangbaka (bigeye), espada (beltfish), labahita (surgeonfish), salay-salay (finlet scad), tuloy (sardines) and dilis (anchovies). And there is the recently named jeprox!

• What is the safest canned fish to eat?

  The Top 10 Healthiest Canned Seafoods

  1. Mackerel. ...
  2. Sardines in Olive Oil. ...
  3. Sardines in Soya Oil. ...
  4. Sardines in Vegetable Oil. ...
  5. Sardines in Water. ...
  6. Light Tuna in Soya Oil. ...
  7. Light Tuna in Water. ...
  8. Tuna Salad With Black Eyed Peas.

• How do you dehydrate whole shrimp?

  Dried Shrimp (干虾米、金钩海米) Let them sit in the fridge for 1 hour. Use a non-stick pan to cook the shrimps on low heat for 8 minutes or until all the shrimps turned into an orange color. Set the dehydrator temperature at 135 F. Dehydrate the shrimp for 8 - 12 hours depends on the size.

• Can you catch big fish with worms?

  Unlike some big-bass-producing lures, such as large swimbaits, big worms are amazingly adaptable and can be fished just about anywhere you would throw a smaller bait using a variety of techniques.

• Can you freeze sardine fillets?

  Yes, you can freeze fresh sardines and herring. Freezing sardines or herring is easy, and you can do it in these five simple steps: Remove the head and guts but not the scales. Wash them.

• Can you tell how old an oyster is?

  Oyster shells have rings, much like tree rings, which give clues about oyster growth and age. Scientists can use local conditions (i.e. environmental clues - cold winters with slow growth and a dense age ring, warm summers with faster growth and a less dense ring) to determine the age of the oyster.

• How do you cook dried stockfish?

  Instructions: If using hard dried stockfish, then soak overnight in hot water otherwise if using soft ones, soak for at least 2 hours in hot water until softened. Wash the soaked stockfish properly then add in a pot, add water and salt then cook until very tender and the broth almost dried.

17 Related Question Answers Found:

• Are canned clams real?

  The canned clams you'll find on supermarket shelves are either minced, chopped, or whole baby clams. Other clam products you may discover include smoked clams and bottled or canned clam juice.

• Do shrimps die when they give birth?

  Shrimp typically do not die after eggs are hatched, however, if there are any other stresses in the tank, the stress of pregnancy can leave any animal in a weakened state.

• Can you put catfish on ice before cleaning?

  It's recommended to put fish on ice as soon as catching it to ensure freshness, and there are many ways to do so. Keeping fish fresh ensures cleanliness, taste, and texture. You can keep fish on ice before cleaning them for 24 – 36 hours if you pack them correctly.

• Why is my fish sticking to the grill?

  Your grill isn't clean enough: Burned-on debris from previous grilling sessions creates a rough surface that fish will stick to. Your grill isn't hot enough: When it is, it will quickly cauterize the fish, which sets the proteins in the fish and prevents them from sticking to the grill.

• Is fish egg good for cholesterol?

  Selenium, magnesium, iron and some calcium add to the impressive lineup of nutrients already in fish roe. However, fish eggs are also high in cholesterol. Just one ounce of black caviar contains more than half of the daily limit of 300 mg recommended for healthy adults.

• Can mandarin fish live with clownfish?

  Active Member. Clownfish and mandarin should be compatible. The challenge is a mandarins diet which is live copepods. A mandarin will slowly starve without a continuous supply of copepods or very established reef rock full of small zooplankton it can prey on.

• Can I eat hot smoked fish when pregnant?

  Pregnant women can safely eat hot-smoked salmon when heated to 165℉ or shelf-stable forms, but cold-smoked salmon puts you at risk of tapeworm and Listeria infections. You should never eat uncooked cold-smoked salmon if you're pregnant.

• What are pinfish good bait for?

  Pinfish are a great bait choice for fishing both offshore and inshore in Islamorada as well as many other locations. ... Fish such as redfish, snook, and tarpon will all take a pinfish. They work great in the gulf or on the reef for things such as cobia, grouper, mackerel, and snapper.

• Do you put vinegar on fish?

  You can use vinegar as the acid. ... Adding vinegar to frying or boiling fish will also help reduce the fishy taste and smell, and it will also keep the meat soft. If you want to retain the white colour of fish, then keep it soaked in a mixture of 1 quarter water and two spoons of vinegar, for about 20 minutes.

• What is the best time to fish for brown trout?

  The best time of year to fish for trout can depend on a number of factors, but generally, it's the spring. A combination of rising temperatures and a sudden abundance of food make spring a great time for trout to actively feed. And when they're actively feeding, they're prime targets for lures, baits, and flies.

• How long does raw haddock last in the fridge?

  How Long to Keep Food in Refrigerator

  Product	Storage period in refrigerator (40 degrees F)	Storage period in freezer (0 degrees F)
  Lean fish (such as cod, flounder, and haddock)	1-2 days	Up to 6 months
  Fatty fish (such as bluefish, perch, and salmon)	1-2 days	2-3 months
  Chicken
  Whole	1-2 days	12 months

• Is tuna and mayo bad for you?

  Tuna is a healthy food. But when folks make tuna salad, they tend to go overboard on the mayo adding tons of extra calories and fat. One cup of mayo has a whopping 1440 calories, 160 grams fat, and 24 grams saturated fat. It'll also tack on almost 50 percent of your daily recommended amount of sodium.

• How do I keep my fish tank clean and clear?

  Keeping the aquarium very clean by removing debris such as decaying plants and uneaten food, vacuuming the gravel regularly, and performing partial water changes will quickly resolve most cases of bacterial bloom. Cut back feeding to every second or third day, which will reduce excess food decay.

• Are there different types of smoked salmon?

  Smoked. Here's where it gets tricky: When most people are referring to smoked salmon, what they actually want is cold-smoked salmon. ... Within that umbrella category of cold-smoked salmon, there is Nova, Scottish salmon, Norwegian salmon, Irish salmon, and "Western Nova," as his uncle and great-grandfather used to call it ...

• Why are my cory catfish active at night?

  Julii Corydora Like the Panda species, Julii Corydoras are most active during the evenings because that is when they search for food. Thus, owners should prioritize feeding this species at night. Also, Julii Corydoras need their aquariums to have a pH level of 6.5 - 7.5 to survive.

• Is rubbing alcohol harmful to fish?

  An aquarium is just a submarine for fish. Totally safe/fine to use.. The alcohol just quickly evaporates and is a good disinfectant..

• How do you kill crawfish before freezing?

  Before freezing the tail meat, make sure to remove the skin and remove the yellow fats because they become rancid rapidly, which may spoil the whole meat. Put the crawfish tail meat in the airtight freezer bag and place them in the freezer.