BlueFish
Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) is an aggressive game fish inhabiting most oceans of the world. Blue fish eat a variety of animals including, but not limited to: crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs, mollusks such as squid and octopus, herring, menhaden, anchovies, menhaden, sardines, and mackerels. Their predators include larger fish such as the great white shark or killer whale. They are considered very aggressive, fast swimmers that will do whatever it takes to get their meal.
The bluefish has a relatively large dorsal fin, forked tail, and sharp teeth. It is silver/white along its side and belly with a blue/blue-green back. It can grow to be as long as 42 inches (107 cm). The female bluefish lays thousands of eggs each year; however, their life span is only around five years. The bluefish eats a variety of animals including, but not limited to: crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs, mollusks such as squid and octopus, herring, menhaden, anchovies, menhaden, sardines, and mackerels. Their predators include larger fish such as the great white shark or killer whale. They are considered very aggressive, fast swimmers that will do whatever it takes to get their meal. The bluefish have a large dorsal fin, have sharp teeth, and are silver/white along its side and belly with a blue/blue-green back. The female lays thousands of eggs each year; however, their life span is only around five years. The bluefish eats a variety of animals including, but not limited to: crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs, mollusks such as squid and octopus, herring, menhaden, anchovies, menhaden, sardines, and mackerels. Their predators include larger fish such as the great white shark or killer whale. They are considered very aggressive, fast swimmers that will do whatever it takes to get their meal.
Killer Whales prey on bluefish because they are fast, aggressive swimmers that do whatever it takes to get their meal. Their predators also include larger fish such as the great white shark or killer whale. The female bluefish lays thousands of eggs each year; however, their life span is only around five years. The bluefish eats a variety of animals including, but not limited to: crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs, mollusks such as squid and octopus, herring, menhaden, anchovies, menhaden, sardines, and mackerels. Their predators include larger fish such as the great white shark or killer whale. They are considered very aggressive, fast swimmers that will do whatever it takes to get their meal.
Global bluefish production
Bluefish is a popular seafood choice around the world. In 2014, the top five bluefish-producing countries were China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. Together, these five countries accounted for over 80% of the world's bluefish production.
China is by far the largest producer of bluefish, accounting for nearly 50% of the world's total production. In 2014, China produced nearly 1.2 million metric tons of bluefish. India is the second-largest producer, with around 350,000 metric tons in 2014. Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia round out the top five, each producing between 100,000 and 200,000 metric tons in 2014.
Outside of the top five producing countries, other notable bluefish producers include the United States, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. The United States is the sixth-largest producer of bluefish, with around 75,000 metric tons in 2014. Taiwan is the seventh-largest producer, with just over 50,000 metric tons in 2014. Malaysia and Bangladesh are the eighth- and ninth-largest producers, respectively, each with around 30,000 metric tons in 2014.
The global production of bluefish has been on the rise in recent years. In 2010, global production was just over 3 million metric tons. By 2014, it had risen to nearly 4 million metric tons. This increase is largely due to the increasing production in China, India, and Vietnam.
Looking forward, the global production of bluefish is expected to continue to grow. The FAO predicts that global production will reach 4.5 million metric tons by 2019. This growth will be driven by continued increases in production in China, India, and Vietnam. Indonesia is also expected to see significant growth in bluefish production in the coming years.