by Dana Point Fish Company | Apr 15, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, DPFishCo, Prepping and Fabrication
Here is a dictionary listing of basic terminology when prepping and breaking down fish and seafood. Terms are both industry and retail terms. Anal Fin – The fin along the midline of the body beneath the anus, usually on the back half of the fish. Bleeding –...
by Renee Shelton | Apr 7, 2014 | Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Echinoderms, Fishing, Methods and Terminology, Mollusks, Prepping and Fabrication, Seafood, Species ID
All fish and seafood fall under a specific classification. Finfish – Freshwater Freshwater Fish (fish that live in fresh waters) Examples: catfish, lake trout, bluegill, perch, carp, pike, crappie, etc. Saltwater Fish (fish that live in salt waters) Round Fish...
by John Shelton | Apr 5, 2014 | Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Shrimp and Prawns, Species ID
Ridgeback Prawn – species: Sicyonia ingentis. Other names: ridgeback shrimp, Pacific rock shrimp Identifying Characteristics and Biology This species has the characteristic ‘ridge’ on its back, distinguishing it from a shrimp. Mostly reddish...