Tuna
Fishy Facts

Matter of Size
Largest ever recorded specimen of tuna was 21 feet long, weighing 1,600 pounds.

Camouflaged
A tuna’s dorsal (back) side is dark blue, blending with the ocean when seen from above. Its belly is silver-white, blending with the ocean’s surface when seen from below.

Overfished
Tunas are overfished in parts of the world, especially Japan and Australia. As a result, their numbers have decreased over 90 percent since the early 20th century.

 

Take-Out Tuna Salad

Recipe by Rorie Weisberg

I know it doesn’t sound glamorous, but this is my favorite way to eat tuna. It’s packed with crunchy veggies and has a fantastic taste and texture. Making it in a food processor gives it that real restaurant feel. I never make just one can; it’s always three to four cans at a time.

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