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I'm sure I read somewhere that Maori fishermen used to eat small-mid sized fish and left the largest ones because they were the best breeders. I can't find a re
by rr808 1y ago
I'm sure I read somewhere that Maori fishermen used to eat small-mid sized fish and left the largest ones because they were the best breeders. I can't find a reference now but has logic.
- robocat 1y agoThat is for eels. I met a fella whose income came from going up coastal streams (canoe? Dingy with outboard?) to catch eels to sell. He definitely left the largest (queens?). Good article: https://ourwayoflife.co.nz/from-vermin-to-icon-new-zealands-long-and-fascinating-relationship-with-eels/ https://ourwayoflife.co.nz/from-vermin-to-icon-new-zealands-... Also interesting: https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/05/thousands-of-eels-found-dead-near-canterbury-lake/ https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/05/thousands-of-eels-found-d...
- goosedragons 1y agoIn most fish, larger size = more eggs or more sperm. So yes, largest ones are typically the best breeders. IIRC some species like I think some tuna they don't harvest the largest on purpose.