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[montereybayaquarium]

🐟 Think all these fishies are the same?

Think again! Dive into the deets with us to spot  the differences between sardines and anchovies. Spoiler alert 🚨 All you need to do is A.S.K.! 😉

From booming catches to massive busts, the history of sardines and anchovies in Monterey Bay reminds us that sustainable fishing practices are key to keeping our oceans thriving.

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Fun Fish Fact 😊🙃

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Fun Fish Fact 🌊

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[freshnsalty]

There is more Ocean Unicorns to discover! 🦄🌈🌊

🤩As our second magical pick of this series - Swordfish, which 'sword' you will see way before the rest of the fish!

🪡 That's because their bills are extra long! Swordfish commonly reach 3m on size, up to even 4,5m and 1/3 of this length is the bill! They use it same as marlins, to slash and stun their prey!

🗡️ Different to other fish with elongated bills, swordfish weapon is a flattened oval in cross section, with very sharp edges. This makes them a dangerous opponent, even to humans!

🍛 Speaking of humans, swordfish meat is very popular in cooking. Fortunately their fisheries are gradually transitioning to more reasonable and restrained around the globe, resulting in their conservation status as 'only' Least Concern

🚀 Swordfish is popularly quoted around the Internet as reaching speeds of up to 100km/h. However, the source of that record is not exactly reliable, so their top speed remains elusive.

[miss-olive47]

Cuttlefish wave their mouth fingers in unison at their target while emitting a mild and pleasant hallucinogenic substance to distract from their Cthulhu like appearance #funfishfacts #cuttlefish #ATL #GeorgiaAquarium (at Georgia Aquarium)