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Are bigger fish in deeper water?

Asked: Elisabeth Mercier, Last Updated:

When studying populations of a flounder-like North Sea fish called plaice in the early 1900's, a man named Heincke noticed that older, larger fish are found deeper in the water than younger, smaller fish. ... All the species in which older, bigger fish are found in deeper water have something else in common: we eat them.

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    If stored at 4'C, not much can grow. Even more so if you're going to heat it. However, either cook it fresh each time, or keep it 2-3 days… it's the age old “open and consume within 2 days rule”. Worst case: you're not going to die from a little food poisoning (99% of the time).

  • Is Arby's fish real fish?

    Arby's Crispy Fish Sandwiches are served with a generous Alaskan pollock filet that has a mild flavor, so it's not overwhelmingly “fishy.” Fried fresh, it's a great lunch option while on the go.

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    The best in terms of lowering cholesterol are tuna, salmon, and swordfish. Sardines and halibut are good options, too.

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    Although cuttlefish rarely encounter humans, their poison is considered extremely toxic and can be as lethal as the poison of the blue-ringed octopus, reports MarineBio. Cuttlefish store their venom away in a razor-sharp beak hidden under those tentacles.

  • Which fish is good for barbecue?

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    4. Snapper. ...
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