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Betcha Didn't Know THIS about your seafood?!

February 28, 20241 min read

"Fish, to taste right, must swim three times - in water, in butter, and in wine." - Polish proverb

Introduction:

We we're blown away by these crazy facts about what we would call Seafood for dinner…

8 Reasons

Oysters Change Gender: Oysters have the ability to change gender multiple times during their lifespan, depending on environmental conditions.

Lobsters Communicate with Urine: Lobsters communicate with each other through a complex system of urine signals.

Octopuses Have Three Hearts: Unlike humans with one heart, octopuses have three: two pump blood to the gills, and the third pumps it to the rest of the body.

Shrimp Can Move Sideways: Most shrimp species can only move sideways due to the structure of their legs and abdomen.

Salmon Navigate Using Magnetism: Salmon use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate across vast distances during their migrations.

Squid Have Giant Neurons: Squid have the largest neurons of any animal, some reaching up to a millimeter in diameter.

Crabs Communicate Through Drumming: Crabs communicate by drumming or waving their pincers, producing sounds to convey messages to each other.

Scallops Have Eyes: Scallops have dozens of tiny, blue eyes around the edge of their shells, allowing them to detect light and motion.

Clams Can Live for Centuries: Some species of clams, like the ocean quahog, can live for over 500 years, making them one of the longest-lived animals on Earth.

Anchovies Are Essential in Mediterranean Cuisine: Anchovies are a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes, providing a unique salty flavor profile.


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Chef Tony Marciante

Founder of Chef Tony's Seafood Restaurants & HEMI pizza. Sonia his wife is partner in everything.

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