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Do dolphins chase fish?

Asked: Glen Gdanski, Last Updated:

Dolphins chase small fish into empty shells, then lift the shells to the surface and shake them until the water drains out and the fish hiding inside fall into their gaping jaws. It has now been shown for the first time that the marine mammals can learn this behaviour from their peers – not just from their mothers.

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    In Japan, it's common to find fresh sashimi made of raw shrimp, while in China, this shellfish is sometimes eaten live after being soaked in a strong liquor called baijiu. Yet, shrimp may harbor bacteria, viruses, and parasites that could lead to food poisoning or illnesses ( 1 , 2 , 3 ).

  • Are clam cakes a RI thing?

    Clam cakes (also known as clam fritters) are a New England food, most commonly found in Rhode Island although they can also be found in Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts. They are balls of battered clams which are deep fried.

  • What is Croaker fish used for?

    Small Atlantic croaker are used as a bait fish to catch other fish, especially spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosis) and crabs. Atlantic croaker "croak" by vibrating their swim bladders with special muscles as part of their spawning ritual.

  • Should I eat catfish skin?

    Cooking: Catfish's white flesh remains fairly firm and does not flake apart with moderate cooking, so it's a good fish for soups and stews. ... Catfish fillets can be pan fried "skin-on" but the skin does shrink a bit and you may wish to score it lengthwise to prevent curling.

  • What is the best way to attract fish?

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  • Do Germans eat pickled herring?

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    If they were mature salmon, myself and the fishermen I know would call them “hen” for female and “buck” for male.

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  • What can I do with Frozen cooked shrimp?

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    As most oyster spots offer up their wares in sixes, by the half or full dozen, a good rule of thumb is six oysters per person at the table.

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