yellowfin
Prized sashimi fish
Yellowfin usually refers to the yellowfin tuna, a large fish prized for sashimi and seared steaks, distinguished by its bright yellow dorsal and anal fins.
The term also applies to other fish with yellow fins, including certain croakers and sole: We caught some yellowfin off the coast.
Long-finned tuna species
- bluefinLarge migratory tuna species
- skipjackStriped tropical tuna
- bigeyeFish with enlarged orbs
- ahiPacific tuna variety
steak · filet · loin · seared · grilled · tartare · ceviche · poke
Pungent green root paste
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- nigiriHand-formed rice with topping
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
- chopsticksPaired wooden eating implements
raw · freshness · umami · sliced · delicacy · poke · crudo · carpaccio
Of the open sea
- migratoryRegularly moving between regions
- currentsDirectional flows of movement
- thermoclineRapid temperature-change layer
- seamountSubmerged volcanic elevation
upwelling · spawning · schooling · baitfish · predator · streamlined · speed · endothermic
One who casts lines
- charterFounding organizational document
- trophyAward for winning
- catch-and-releaseFishing without keeping
- offshoreAway from land
deep-sea · reel · tackle · lure · hook · fishfinder · gaff · captain
Unsustainable marine harvest
- bycatchNon-target species caught accidentally
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- quotaFixed assigned amount
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
albacore
Long-finned tuna species
ahi · steak · filet · loin · seared · grilled · tartare · ceviche · poke · omega-3
wasabi
Pungent green root paste
chopsticks · raw · freshness · umami · sliced · delicacy · poke · crudo · carpaccio · rice
pelagic
Of the open sea
- migratoryRegularly moving between regions
- currentsDirectional flows of movement
- thermoclineRapid temperature-change layer
seamount · upwelling · spawning · schooling · baitfish · predator · streamlined · speed · endothermic · Pacific
angler
One who casts lines
- charterFounding organizational document
- trophyAward for winning
- catch-and-releaseFishing without keeping
offshore · deep-sea · reel · tackle · lure · hook · fishfinder · gaff · captain · tournament
overfishing
Unsustainable marine harvest
- bycatchNon-target species caught accidentally
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- quotaFixed assigned amount
- fishcod, salmon, bass, perch, eels
- ocean lifeocean, sea, sea creatures, shark, sea life
- seafoodfish, shrimp, crab, lobster, salmon
- food fishcod, salmon, tilapia, halibut, snapper
- game fishlargemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, rainbow trout, brown trout
- ocean fishsalmon, tuna, cod, halibut, mackerel
yellowfinbluefin
Large migratory tuna species
bluefin tuna · skipjack · albacore · canned tuna · bigeye
- yellowfin tunaLarge game fish, golden-finned