Yellowfins

Sometimes in a tin

– But better in the ocean.

Swim fast. Stay in school.

Notes: This post is not about judging if you eat fish (I do, occasionally*), but it is always good to think about where your food comes from, no matter your dietary decisions. I think my first introduction to ocean fish, including Tuna, was via a tuna-fish sandwich when I was young (in case you were wondering, I grew up near freshwater lakes, but not the ocean!). Since then I have been to school, and learned more. I find Tuna to be most impressive and I hope I get the opportunity to see them (live) sometime in my life – I do not really know how this might work since I don’t spend a lot of time in the ocean. The species depicted above is my interpretation of a Yellowfin Tuna** – a species that is pelagic, gets very large (400 lbs or more!), eats other fish, crustaceans, and other things, and it schools (i.e., swims together in large groups). I like to imagine Yellowfin Tuna swimming together in the beautiful ocean.

* There are ways to be a piscivore and eat in a manner that is more sustainable, e.g., here’s an example from the Monterey Bay aquarium.

** I used a lot of artistic license: for example, I do not think the red eyes are accurate, nor are the sharp teeth. But, well, I like them with sharp teeth.