Fishing

Nothing is quite like being out on the water fishing. Or maybe you like to fish from land? No matter where you fish, in this category we’ll give you tips and answer commonly asked questions about fishing.

Is a manta ray a fish or mammal?

Is a manta ray a fish or mammal? Mammal or fish? Many mistakenly consider mantas to be mammals. In reality, they are fish, belonging to the same class (Elasmobranchii) as sharks, and other species of ray.

Is a lobster technically a fish?

Is a lobster technically a fish? Lobsters are considered marine crustaceans along with shrimp, krill, and barnacles. The American lobster, found in the Atlantic Ocean, bears the scientific name Homarus americanus.

Are koi fish the same as carp?

Are koi fish the same as carp? Koi fish are colorful, ornamental versions of the common carp. Modern Japanese koi are believed to date back to early 19th-century Japan where wild, colorful carp were caught, kept and bred by rice farmers. The word “koi” comes from the Japanese word for “carp.”

Are goldfish same as carp?

Are goldfish same as carp? Goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus) are part of the carp family but do not have barbells around their mouths. They vary in their fin configuration, coloration and in their body size, which is directly influenced by their environment.

Is it rare to see a flying fish?

Is it rare to see a flying fish? They are very rare up north because colder temperatures appear to impede the muscular function necessary to glide through the air. They are so common around the Caribbean that the flying fish is actually the national symbol of Barbados.

Is being underwater wet?

Is being underwater wet? The word “wet” usually means “covered in water”, so yes, they are wet while under water.

Is the fish in fish sticks already cooked?

Is the fish in fish sticks already cooked? Are fish fingers pre-cooked ? Yes, most fish finger brands are pre-cooked (partially) and you only need to reheat them at home. The reheating further cooks the fish and they are then safe to eat.

Is fish eggs good for weight loss?

Is fish eggs good for weight loss? Fish eggs fit well into certain specialty diets, such as the Paleo diet because they are a source of healthy fat. Additionally, there are a number of potential health benefits that come from eating fish eggs.

Is fish an animal or not?

Is fish an animal or not? Fish are aquatic vertebrate animals that have gills but lack limbs with digits, like fingers or toes. Recall that vertebrates are animals with internal backbones. Most fish are streamlined in their general body form. The word fish is the same whether it is singular or plural—you can talk about one fish or ten fish.