A blog about boats, fishing, water sports and having fun on the ocean
How long do fish live as pets? Fish breeds and lifespan. Fish have a bad reputation for short lives, but with proper care they can live for at least three to five years. Some breeds live a decade or longer. For example, the common goldfish, one of the most popular pet fish breeds, grows to be up to eight inches long and can live for twenty years.
How do fish reproduce asexually? The females reproduce asexually through gynogenesis, making their daughters identical clones of themselves. This type of reproduction also means that they need sperm to trigger the cloning process.
Why did Carrie Fisher die so early? Fisher suffered a heart attack on a flight to Los Angeles on Dec. 23, 2016, and died days later.
Should I take fish oil if I have high cholesterol? Fish oil is not an effective treatment for high cholesterol. In some cases, the DHA in fish oil appears to raise LDL cholesterol. As a result, people who are concerned about elevated cholesterol should not rely on it.
What do you call a vegan who eats fish? People who are vegan but eat fish are pescatarians. A vegan that eats fish might think of themselves as vegan, but any vegan diet with fish is best classified as pescatarian.
Do fish have no lungs? Fish do not have lungs. In order to be classified as a fish, the animal in question must use gills instead of lungs. Water flows over the gills and the fish uses them to take in oxygen, allowing the movement of the water to carry away the excess carbon dioxide that they produce.
Can a fish hear you? Yes, fish can hear you talk! Sounds that are created above water typically do not carry enough force to penetrate the surface tension of the water, so talking on the boat or loud noise may not affect fish as much as your fellow anglers may want you to think. Your voice is unlikely to spook or scare fish away.
Are fish a mammal? Fish are not mammals because most of them are not warm-blooded, though some sharks and species of tuna are exceptions. They do not have limbs, fingers, toes, fur, or hair. Most of them can’t breathe air because they don’t have lungs, though the lungfish and the snakehead are also exceptions.
Can you use fish from the supermarket for sushi? It is possible to make sushi with grocery store fish as long as it has been previously frozen in line with FDA guidelines regarding how raw fish should be frozen before it’s deemed safe to be eaten raw. Look for fish labeled “sushi-grade”, “sashimi-grade”, or “for raw consumption.”
Where is Fisher Island on Maid? While there is an area in Washington known as Fisher Island, it’s thought that the fictional community in Maid was modelled after Whidbey Island, and the equally fictional Port Hampstead represented Port Townsend.