In Russian stores, seabass fish are not uncommon. Fans of fish dishes know that it is very tasty. To verify the reliability of this opinion, it is enough to buy and cook fish at home. However, it is interesting to find out where the sea bass comes from to the supermarket shelves, how it is caught or bred, and whether it is healthy to eat.
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Description of fish seabass
Laurak (Dicentrarchus labrax) - sea fish from the order Perciform, of the Moronov family, also has other names. For the predatory disposition, speed and gluttony in the people it is called the "sea wolf". In the restaurant business, the common name is sea bass or “sea bass” in English.
In nature, laurel grows up to 1 meter in length and weighs about 12 kg. Large fish prefer to dwell at a relative depth, it is more difficult to find, therefore young specimens are most often caught with a length of 20 to 50 cm.
There are two varieties of this fish - ordinary and black, aka Chilean sea bass. An ordinary laurel has an elongated body, silvery on the sides, with a light belly and a greenish back. There are sharp needles on the dorsal fins and head. Black Laurack is painted in brownish-grayish or gray-black color, depending on the habitat.
Sea bass habitat
Sea bass fish is found in salty sea water. In nature, it occupies a vast area from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia to the cold reservoirs of Norway. It is also found on the expanses of the Atlantic along the American coast. Sea bass is artificially grown on special fish farms.
The fish is not tied to a certain depth, it can be found near the surface, where it floats in search of prey, in shallow water and far from the coast.During the spawning period, it swims close to the coast, sometimes it enters the estuaries.
Lifestyle & Diet
Sea bass is a predator that feeds on small fish: horse mackerel, mackerel, sardine, crustaceans and mollusks. He spends most of his time actively searching for prey. If schools of fish jump over the water, they are most likely driven by lauraq.
Young sea basses are kept in a pack, hunting together for schools of swimming fish. They lead such a lifestyle until they reach a certain age. Adults prefer solitude. The large Ragno, or “spider,” as Italian seabass is called in Italian, is very agile and strong. He attacks the victim from shelter, making a sharp jerk. Then swallows the caught prey as a whole.
Fishing at Lavraka
Sea bass or Laurack is a valuable commercial fish. From May to August, she swims close to the shores to spawn. Fish often goes into shallow water in search of food, it is best to catch it early in the morning, when the sea is deserted and quiet. Seabass is particularly good at biting after a storm when it seeks prey by swimming off the coast.
If you are going fishing, you need to take into account that in some countries, for example, Ukraine, Lavrack is listed in the Red Book, which means that fishing is prohibited on it. Seabass is caught in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean and the Black Seas. It is found in large numbers off the coast of the United States, where North Carolina is located.
Artificial breeding
Laurak is a valuable commercial fish, but in some countries its capture is limited, it is under state protection. Therefore, in Europe, this fish is grown on special fish farms, in artificial pools or in natural reservoirs with sea water.
Captive-bred fish are different from those caught in their natural habitat. It is much smaller, inferior in taste and costs much cheaper than wild sea bass. Manufacturers supply 0.5 kg copies to the market that are convenient to carve and cook. The French, Turks, Moroccans are actively engaged in fish farming.
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Health benefits of sea bass
This marine low-fat fish is low-calorie, it contains no more than 99 kcal per 100 g of mass.
She has a useful composition:
- A lot of protein (18 g per 100 g of product) with high nutritional value - it is easily absorbed, contains all the essential amino acids.
- Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) - they are necessary for normal metabolism in the body, support bone health and youthful skin.
- Omega-3 fatty acids - have anti-inflammatory effects.
- Minerals - especially a lot of phosphorus, which is necessary for the proper formation of bones.
With regular use of sea bass, bones and teeth become strong, memory, vision improves. It is useful to eat fish for children for normal growth and for older people for the prevention of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases. The inclusion of fish dishes in the diet for diabetes, atherosclerosis and arthritis improves the condition of patients.
Sea bass goes well with vegetables and herbs. In order for the fish to remain useful after cooking, it is steamed, sautéed in a pan or baked in the oven.
