Catadromous fish reaching up to 1.8m length and 60kg weight. Found in Indo-West Pacific waters, inhabiting coastal and freshwater environments. Has large silver scales that can change color based on environment. Sequentially hermaphroditic, maturing as males and becoming females
Sea bream is elongated with pointed head and smaller eyes. Sea bass is rounded with larger head and eyes. Sea bass reaches 50cm length, sea bream 30cm. Sea bream has silver-gold color, sea bass uniform dark. Sea bream has larger, thicker scales, sea bass smaller, thinner
Fish are measured, photographed, and released live after capture. Practice developed to prevent overharvest in fish stocks. First introduced in Michigan in 1952 to reduce trout stocking costs. Lee Wulff promoted catch and release in 1936
Plaice is a group of four species: European, American, Alaskan and scale-eye plaice. Term "plaice" comes from 14th-century Anglo-French plais, meaning flatfish. European plaice is most commercially important, found from Barents Sea to Mediterranean
Maximum length reaches 108 cm, with maximum mass of 34.5 kg. No scales except lateral line and corselet. High percentage of skeletal muscle for locomotion (68%). Lives 8-12 years with potential lifespan of 80-100 years
Tuna species affects taste and texture: white albacore milder, yellowfin bolder. Oil-packed tuna provides richness, water-packed tuna lighter. Sustainability certifications like MSC and Dolphin-Safe important. Mercury content varies by species, especially larger varieties