Did giant squids attack ships?

Giant or colossal squid. The most common question that arises about giant squid is whether these huge animals attack humans or pose a threat to ships. ... There is no doubt, however, that a smaller ship or boat can occasionally be attacked by such a giant.

FAQ

• What eats a blue catfish?

  While adult blue catfish have few natural predators in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, they are among the preferred prey of both osprey and bald eagles. When attacked, blue catfish defend themselves with serrated spinal barbs located on both their dorsal and pectoral fins.

• What does canned carp taste like?

  You will find that your canned carp still has bones, but they are soft, and no longer will hurt your mouth when you bite into them. The ketchup will have dyed your carp a pale pink, like salmon. I think that carp canned this way has a flavor like mild tuna fish, and could be used in any recipe that calls for tuna.

• Can I pet my crayfish?

  Crawfish are small, freshwater crustaceans that have found their way into specialty pet stores. Because of their unusual appearance, distinct personalities and hardiness, crawfish have become a top pet choice for many people.

• Is fish bone broth good for you?

  Bone broth contains a number of healthy and beneficial nutrients. It may have anti-inflammatory effects, help with weight loss, improve bone and joint health, and improve sleep quality and brain function.

• Is 1000 mg of fish oil a day too much?

  For reference, a typical 1,000-mg fish oil softgel generally contains about 250 mg of combined EPA and DHA, while one teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid fish oil packs in around 1,300 mg. According to the European Food Safety Authority, omega-3 fatty acid supplements can be safely consumed at doses up to 5,000 mg daily (24).

• Can you gut trout the next day?

  What's the best way to keep fish fresh after catching? Ideally, you'll want to bleed and gut fresh fish immediately after catching them, and then keep them on ice until you cook them on the same or the next day. Raw fish should only be kept in the fridge for 1 or 2 days before eating it.

• What is the difference between sardine and mackerel?

  Both fishes have completely different tastes. Sardines are more assertive, while mackerel is mild and buttery, but they can be used in similar ways․ Compared with other fishes, sardines feed on plankton, which means they contain no mercury.

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• Do trout feed on top or bottom?

  Trout feed just below the surface only as often as they feed right on top of the surface, about 10 percent of the time. They will slurp down on large insects as they head up to the surface.

• What is the best way to freeze cooked fish?

  Place the cooked fish in shallow covered container to allow the fish to freeze more quickly. Cooked fish can be stored in the freezer for up to one month. It is always best to freeze and store frozen food in a freezer unit, rather than a refrigerator freezer.

• Where can I dig for clams in Bay Area?

  The best places to find Pacific littlenecks are Bodega and Tomales bays, in Los Angeles and southern Orange counties, and Malibu Point. Other littleneck clams can also be found along California's coast, but none are as plentiful and easy to find as the Pacific littleneck.

• Why is my fish tank getting dirty so fast?

  If your tank is too small, the fish will be stressed and the tank will get dirty much faster. Your tank should not be overly large, however, or the fish will be uncomfortable and it will be much more space to keep clean. ... Some species of fish will also nibble algae and help keep the tank clean.

• Can raw fish kill a dog?

  Salmon Poisoning Disease is a potentially fatal condition seen in dogs that eat certain types of raw fish. Salmon (salmonid fish) and other anadromous fish (fish that swim upstream to breed) can be infected with a parasite called Nanophyetus salmincola.

• Can you have red snapper while pregnant?

  Good Choices (eat 1 serving a week) include grouper, halibut, mahi mahi, snapper and yellow fin tuna. Fish to Avoid include swordfish, shark, orange roughy, marlin and mackerel.

• How do you catch King mackerel from a pier?

  The proper technique to fish these live baits at the pier is drifting the live baits off the end of the pier. You will want to cast up wind and let the bait drift down wind and down current. Then reel up and repeat. Do not use a weight or float on this rig.

• What is a herring hook?

  Herring Mosquito hooks are made from High Carbon steel wire and are designed to be light and sharp for natural bait presentation and instant penetration. ... With eyes more in-line with the shank than most typical octopus style hooks, these hooks can be threaded through herring with minimal damage to the bait.

• Can you fix a fishing rod that broke in half?

  If your rod snapped, you can mend it together with a fiberglass pole and epoxy to hide the break. When one of the guides breaks, you can remove it and wrap a new one in its place. You can change rod tips if they snap or break as well. With a little bit of work, you can fix your rod so it's as good as new!

• Is it OK to clean fish the next day?

  Once fish are dead, it's best to clean them within two hours and eat them within 24 hours. You will need a method of holding your fish until you are ready to clean them. ... Other anglers place fish directly on ice in a cooler.

• What fish can live in 5 gallon tank?

  A betta fish is my top pick for a 5 gallon aquarium because you get personality, looks, and intelligence all in one fish. Betta fish are relatively easy. A heater and a sponge filter (betta fish do not like currents) along with a light is all they need to thrive in a 5 gallon tank.

• Should smoked haddock be pink when cooked?

  Should smoked haddock be pink when cooked? If fish is pink raw, it should still be pink when it's cooked. If it wasn't pink to begin with, it certainly shouldn't be after you're done with it. Cook to temperature, not color or feel.

• How many milkfish are in a hectare?

  Stocking density for modular is 3,000 fish per ha in 1 to 10 ha ponds. There could be six to eight croppings per year with the yield from 2,000 to 3,000 kg per ha per year. Milkfish is stocked in extensive and semi-intensive ponds af- ter about 40 days of pond preparation and growing of natural food.

• Why do black drum have worms?

  Spaghetti worms in black drum are more common near the tail of the fish with a typical fish hosting 5 to 15 specimens. The spaghetti worms we see in these fish are really parasitic tapeworms of sharks, who are just using the trout or drum as an intermediate host.

• Is sardine made in Nigeria?

  In recent times, more people have joined in fish farming (various Catfish farmers), all adding to the high abundance of fish and other seafood produces in Nigeria. But one wonders why we still import canned fish product like Sardines, Tuna, Geisha into Nigeria.

• Can I leave clams in salt water overnight?

  Most experts recommend soaking the clams in salted water (in the refrigerator!) from an hour to overnight. Simply add salt to fresh water: "Make it taste like sea water," says Peterson.