Seafood Trivia: From Ocean to Plate Knowledge!

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Catherine Halcomb
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Quizzes Created: 1443 | Total Attempts: 6,668,640
Questions: 36 | Viewed: 3,467
1.

What kind of creature is a lobster?

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Answer: Crustacean
2.

What nutrient found in fish is thought to be good for both your heart and your brain?

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Answer: Omega 3 Fatty Acids
3.

Bouillabaisse is a form of seafood ... what?

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Answer: Soup
4.

Calamari is made from what sea creature?

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Answer: Squid
5.

On average, how many pounds of canned tuna are consumed by each person in United States?

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Answer: 3.3
6.

What scaleless, snakelike saltwater fish can reach sizes of over 170 pounds?

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Answer: Conger Eel
7.

Outside of Hawaii, what is the common name for Mahi Mahi?

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Answer: Dolphin Fish
8.

Where do lobsters live?

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Answer: On The Ocean Floor
9.

A "ceviche" contains pieces of fish that are what?

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Answer: Raw
10.

Of the different varieties of scallops, which is the largest?

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Answer: Sea Scallop
11.

Which of these is not considered to be a cephalopod?

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Answer: Sea Slug
12.

What is "Finnan Haddie"?

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Answer: Smoked Haddock
13.

On average, each year how many pounds of crab are consumed by each person in the United States?

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Answer: 0.62
14.

On average, how many pounds of salmon are consumed each year by each person in the United States?

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Answer: 2.2
15.

How many pounds of shrimp are consumed by each person in the U.S.?

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Answer: 4.2
16.

How many cans of tuna does the average American eat in a year?

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Answer: Nine
17.

How many legs do shrimp have?

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Answer: 16
18.

How many lobster buoys does a Maine lobster license entitle you to?

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Answer: 1100
19.

What is the average amount of fish a fish cutter can cut in an 8 hour shift?

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Answer: 1600 Pounds
20.

How long does the average lobster take to reach the legal catch size of one pound?

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Answer: 6-8 Years
21.

On average how long does it take to farm raise a Striped Bass to 1.5 lbs?

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Answer: 8 Months
22.

Where did the "tilapia" originate?

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Answer: Africa
23.

What is the Hawaiian name for yellow fin tuna?

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Answer: Ahi
24.

What do Parrotfish eat?

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Answer: Algae
25.

What country produces the most seafood?

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Answer: China
26.

What is the hard shell called on a shrimp, that forms a head, thorax, and abdomen?

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Answer: Exoskeleton
27.

In the 18th century, what was lobster commonly used for in Maine?

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Answer: Farm Fertilizer
28.

Who is the biggest seafood retailer?

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Answer: Gordon's
29.

In 2004, what country did the United States export the most seafood to?

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Answer: Japan
30.

What is Alaska's state fish?

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Answer: King Salmon
31.

What is the Russian word for the best grade of caviar?

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Answer: Malossol
32.

What is the most harvested aquaculture species?

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Answer: Pacific Oyster
33.

What is the most popular topping requested for Domino's pizzas in Japan?

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Answer: Squid
34.

What is the richest cut of tuna called?

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Answer: Toro
35.

How long can a halibut live?

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Answer: Up To 50 Years
36.

What is the third most common shrimp caught in the U.S., the first two being pink and brown shrimp?

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Answer: White
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