Yellowfin tuna Essays

  • Research On Tuna

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    Research of Food Sample : Saltwater fish (Tuna) INTRODUCTION The availability of saltwater fish products in the market was depend on the coastal fishing vessels operation. One species that is widely consumed around the globe is Tuna (Thunnus sp.). Tuna is widely available both in Pasific and Atlantic ocean. The nutritional content of tuna, both bluefin tuna and yellowfin tuna according to the USDA National Nutrient Database can be seen in Table 1 (1). Fish nutritional composition is varied between

  • Ecological Concerns Caused by the Canned Tuna Industry

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    Introduction Canned tuna quickly grew into one of the most popular seafood products in the United States due to low cost, and its source of protein; making it number two in the top ten consumed sea food products (Campling et al. 2007). Harvesting of the canned Tuna species has raised significant ecological issues and concerns related with economic and environmental sustainability (WWF n.p). Types of Canned Tuna Species There are five main commercial tuna species: Albacore, Yellowfin, Bluefin, Big Eye

  • Autobiography Of A Skipjack Tuna

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    Biology: The average length of a Skipjack Tuna is 32 inches long (80cm) and weigh anywhere between 7-22 pounds (8-10kg). The current record for the biggest Skipjack Tuna weighs in at 76 pounds (34.5kg) and was 43 inches long (108cm). The colour of the top region is either dark blue or purple, and the lower region including the belly are primarily a silver colour with anywhere from 4-6 dark, broken lines that run across the body (FLMNH). The body shape is elongated and possesses a fusiform shape

  • Spinner Dolphin

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    you know that spinner dolphins are often found in warm waters? They live far away from land. The hawaiian and costa rican dolphins live near land. They live in pods of 1,000 members.They love to ride and jump on bow waves.They may travel with yellowfin tuna. Spinners go about dive 300 ft during the day to find prey but can dive up to 800 ft into utter darkness. It can hold its breath to 5-10 minutes. Spinner dolphins love to jump, flip, and twist above the surface.Their color is pink, gray, black

  • Sustainable Seafood Week Case Study

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    naturally-raised oysters, jig-caught squid, mature cuttlefish, trapped spanner crab (curacha, Ranina ranina), mangrove forest-raised tiger prawns (Selva Shrimp, Penaeus monodon), and handline single-hook caught mahi-mahi (dorado, Coryphaena hippurus), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), and narrowbarred Spanish mackerel (tangigue, Scomberomorus commerson). True to its commitment, information on these seafood species, including where and how they were caught or produced, could be found in every booth, table

  • The Old Man In The Sea

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    From What Simple Things Come Why is it that everything in life has to have a conflict? Whether it is good or bad, something has to trigger it. In The Old Man in the Sea, a character, named Santiago, fell into a conflict of inadequate proportions. He went out into the sea, searching to find something that might take his life complete, to maybe find some serenity. Not only did he find it, but there was a catch. Was Santiago strong enough to keep it? Was he strong enough to take on the beasts in the

  • Fishing

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    brings about. The major portion of the total fish harvest consists of few fish species, which are divided into two primary groups. Pelagic species - those which live in the near-surface layers of the oceans, this include several species of herring, tuna, salmon, anchovies, pilchard, sardines, menhaden, and mackerel. Demersal species - fish that live in the near-bottom layers of the ocean, this includes cod, sole, halibut, haddock, hake, and flounder. Large catches are also made of a group of fish

  • The Benefits Of Bluefin

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    The Bluefin tuna, Thunnus Thynnus, is a top predator of the oceans, and the most valuable fish in the world. David Attenborough once called it a “superfish”. Despite its Darwinian advantages commercial fisheries have exploited Bluefin for decades, and the population has fallen to an estimated 36% of its already depleted 1970 level1. Originally, fish were caught by rod and reel, one by one. During the 1980s commercial fisheries developed techniques, such as the use of long lines, drift nets and purse

  • Spain

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    of Portugal. The yield of Spain's forests is insufficient for the country's wood-pulp and timber needs. The fishing industry is important to the Spanish economy. The annual catch was about 1.5 million metric tons in 1990 and consisted primarily of tuna, squid, octopus, hake, sardines, anchovies, mackerel, blue whiting, and mussels. Mining The mineral wealth of Spain is considerable. In 1990 annual production included about 36 million metric tons of coal and lignite, 1.5 million tons of iron ore,

  • Sustainable Fishing Consumption

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    The problems the world oceans are facing nowadays are as big and deep as the sea itself, ranging from acidification, and destruction of coral reefs to overfishing and the consequences of the fishing practices. Fish as such has historically been a main food, and still constitutes a steady supply of protein for many civilizations worldwide. Due to an exploding earth population, this has led to a skyrocketed demand and in its result to overfishing (Fitzgerald, 2013). The question arising here is

  • How Does A Shark's Jaws Work?

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    How do sharks hunt? Sharks use their amazing senses to locate fish. Sharks have jaws that are not connected to their heads. They are also very fast so that they can catch their prey. How does a shark find its food? They use their special senses to hunt and find there food. Sharks have an incredible sense of smell to find their prey. They can smell a drop of blood in an Olympic sized pool. The can also sense electric pulses in the water to locate their prey. Sting rays can also do this. Sharks

  • Risk and Profitability in Alaskan Salmon Fisheries

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    First off, let me explain what the Alaskan fish business even is. The Alaskan fishing business is extremely profitable and very dangerous. This fishing business is so profitable because 95 percent of the salmon from the U.S. is caught and sold by Alaskan fisheries. With that staggering number the Alaskan fisheries have a monopoly like effect on the continental U.S. when it comes to salmon. Despite the immense possible profits the act of actually catching the fish is one of the most dangerous occupations

  • Normality in America

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    Normality in America When comparing myself to the standards of the rest of America I consider myself normal. As an American teen in today's society I believe normal is undefined because there are too many different cultures and beliefs. Since people have become more segregated by race, religion and beliefs, normality can only be based on their own cultures standards depending on what the individual has been accustomed to. In the new millennium, it would not be unheard of for a family to be raised

  • The Ethics of Botox

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    history of Botulinum A toxin This toxin is the very same one that causes food poisoning. Botulinal toxin has been found in a wide variety of foods, including canned corn, peppers, green beans, soups, beets, asparagus, mushrooms, ripe olives, spinach, tuna fish, chicken and chicken livers and liver pâté, and luncheon meats, ham, sausage, stuffed eggplant, lobster, and smoked and salted fish.[4] They are the toxins that we hope to never encounter in our everyday lives. However, interestingly enough

  • Grandma and Grandpa - My Grandfather, A Man of Respect

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    authorities because his father was a wealthy landlord. After three days, he arrived in the city of Lahore with his mother, three brothers, and one sister, but they were shocked when they saw small houses overburdened with people like fish in a tuna can. The biggest misfortune struck when they found out that they were not going to be fully compensated for all the property they had left behind. During this entire incident, my grandfather did not shed a single tear because he knew that this migration

  • Negative Effects of Overpopulation on the Environment

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    Jacques-Yves Cousteau once said, “Overconsumption and overpopulation underlie every environmental problem we face today” (“Population,” Internet). With the current statistics, Jacques could not be more accurate. Every second, 4.2 people are born and 1.8 people die, which would be a net gain of 2.4 people per second (“Population,” Internet). At this steady rate, the environmental health is spiraling downwards, and it is safe to assume humans are responsible for this. As the population increases, harmful

  • Food Journal Analysis

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    (Figure 3) When compared with the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) recommendation of 56 grams, there is a one hundred and 24 gram difference. The foods that Joe recorded that provide a source of protein are: ham, pork bacon, salmon, tuna, egg, and almonds. Mr. Smith's protein intake is too high. Joe would have to replace some of his source of proteins with fruits and vegetables to keep other nutrients in balance. Complete and Incomplete Proteins According to diet.lovetoknow.com,

  • Persuasive Essay On Commercial Fishing

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    demand for these fish, it can also be due to their rareness. Over-fishing can cause what is rare and which fish species isn’t. Commercial fishing may cause fish species to go extinct, or bring in new types of fish to take the place of the other fish. In tuna we

  • The Old Man And The Sea By Ernest Hemingway

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    fathoms, the second at seventy-five fathoms, and the third and forth were at one hundred and one hundred and twenty-five fathoms. While Santiago is fishing he sees a bird trying to get a flying fish that was being chased by tuna. The old man tries to put his boat over the school of tuna in hope of getting a catch. Suddenly something hooked itself on the bait that was

  • Essay On Overfishing

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    Throughout history, the survival of mankind has revolved around consuming and devouring anything and everything within its clutches. Whether it be hunting animals or gathering wild berries, mankind has carried its ravenous existence throughout its time on Earth. Lately an issue has risen from the depths of our history. An issue that has never been proposed as a problem thus far, but as mankind has realized with the increased desire for oil. Nothing lasts forever. Mankind as a population has grown