Who came up with eating oysters?

Archaeologists have found evidence that oysters provided an important food source as early as 10,000 years ago in Australia. They were cultivated in Japan from at least 2000 BC. And the ancient Romans practiced oyster farming as early as the 1st century BC.

FAQ

• How many croaker can you keep in NC?

  Recreational Size and Bag Limits - June

  Finfish Species	NC Coastal Waters
  Minimum Length	Bag Limits (per person)
  Mullet (striped and white)	None	200/Day (combined)
  Spot	None	50/Day
  Croaker	None	50/Day

• What shrimp can I keep together?

  Jellibeen. Neocaridina, caridina, some species of babaulti, and ghost shrimp are compatible. They have different water parameter requirements but there is some overlap (for example, cherry shrimp and orange-eye blue tigers can live together).

• Do you use bait with spinners?

  Spinners are works as baits. A spinner can fool the target trout by this vibration, the target fish bite it and you get coughed by the spinner.

• Can you use dead fish as fertilizer?

  Fish makes a very good natural fertilizer for nitrogen and trace minerals. ... In fact, it works so well that many Native American horticulturalists buried a fish at the base of each crop plant.

• Can you breed catfish?

  Gather some breeding-age catfish and place them in a separate pond to spawn. Select two males for every three females, and keep the population density of the breeding pool between 800 and 1,200 pounds of fish per acre.

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• Can a blue lobster live with fish?

  Electric Blue Crayfish Tank Mates As long as you do some planning ahead of time, this species can be kept in large community tanks. These crayfish occupy the bottom of the water column. So, you should add fish that live in other parts of the tank to avoid any problems. Make sure that you're getting fast swimmers!

• Is it OK to eat rare salmon?

  Chefs recommend eating salmon medium or medium rare because it has the best flavor when it's flaky on the outside with a moist middle that melts in your mouth. We never recommend the consumption of raw or undercooked fish — including salmon — because it may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

• What does white spot do to fish?

  What is it? White spot is a contagious parasitic disease of fish. Caused by Ichyophthirius multifilis, the parasite infects the fish after moving from the bottom of the pond. The parasite attaches itself to the fish, moving under the skin where it feeds on cells and body fluids.

• What time do salmon flies hatch?

  Salmonflies are huge insects and adults can reach three inches in length. The hatch is very short lived on a given reach of water but the timing of the hatch is varies by river. Early hatches occur in late May and late hatches on colder rivers extends into early July.

• Are clams alive if they are closed?

  How do you know if your bivalves are alive? Immediately get rid of anything with broken or damaged shells. Clams and mussels shells should be slightly open, and should shut quickly when you tap on them. If they're closed, don't shut, or float in water, they're dead.

• Is Nile perch a good fish to eat?

  The Nile perch is a species of freshwater fish that can grow up to two metres long and weigh as much as 200kg. ... Due to its size and preference for shallow water, the Nile perch is relatively easy to catch and its almost boneless white flesh is particularly good for eating.

• How long does grass carp live?

  These fish live about 10 years but can live much longer under the ideal conditions. During winter months the Grass Carp goes through a period of dormancy.

• Can fish hear when you talk to them?

  The answer is… Yes, fish can hear your voice and will often associate it with a particular action. If you talk to them just before you feed them, for example, they'll often swim to the top of the tank as soon as they see you or hear you speak.

• Why does my shrimp taste weird?

  If your shrimp tastes like chlorine or ammonia, it's bad for you and you best stay away from it. ... Bad shrimp are easily identified as they taste like ammonia or chlorine and not only stink but are sometimes harmful to your health. Apparently they use these chemicals to clean and preserve the shrimp.

• Can I use garlic to catch fish?

  Some fisherman use garlic as bait that can attract catfish, carp, trout, bass and other species. The way it is use is with marshmallows or dough balls made from a mixture of crackers and cat food are coated with crushed or powdered garlic and placed on a hook to lure the fish with its scent.

• How long do you cook raw banana prawns for?

  Boil them in water for 4 minutes, fry them in a pan or wok, or grill them on the barbecue.

• Can you catch salmon on 10lb line?

  This isn't always the upper limit, however; sometimes you can catch much larger fish on a 10lb line....What Size Fish Can You Catch on a 10lb Line?

  Species	Average Weight	Average Length
  Small Salmon	3.5-12lbs	28-30 inches
  Walleye	20lbs	31 inches
  Catfish	2-7lbs	12-24 inches
  Panfish	1-3lbs	6-7 inches

• Why can't you eat salmon after spawning?

  Fishes in general, including salmon, do not taste good after spawning , mainly because they do not have much fat. Not all fish will die after spawning, though wild salmons die, mainly from exhaustion and not feeding. To eat them after death is your personal preference.

• Are oysters on the half shell alive?

  You know those oysters that you're admiring on the half shell, the ones served on ice that you're getting ready to squirt with fresh lemon to slurp back? We think you should know that those slimy guys are still alive. ... A dead oyster can harbor large numbers of bacteria, which can make you ill if eaten raw.

• Does Cod have a strong fishy smell?

  The problem, or stink, arises when fish are killed and bacteria and fish enzymes convert TMAO into trimethylamine (TMA), which gives off the characteristic fishy odor. This chemical is especially common in the flesh of cold-water surface-dwelling fish like cod. So cod would start smelling faster than, say, catfish.

• Can you catch king mackerel overnight?

  They can be caught with live baits anytime, but trolling artificials at night is a losing proposition. Kings generally feed near the surface at dawn, dusk and night. In bright sunlight they feed somewhat down; on rainy days or overcast days the fish will feed near the surface all day long.