Super Swordfish
By Carly Centeno
Super swordfish
The swordfish is one of the largest fish in the ocean. Besides being the largest fish it is also one of the top ten fastest fish too. The swordfish swiftly swam across the sea.The appearance, habitat, and life cycle are very important to the swordfish.
Appearnce
This Fascinating fish has an odd appearance. This amazing creature is about 5 feet to 8 feet long. Some may even grow up to 14 feet long! Normanly, they will weigh about 150 pounds to 250 pounds. Some have weigh 1,000 pounds! The most heaviest swordfish weigh 1,182 pounds! Now imagine catching that fish! The way the swordfish has a sword is over time the upper lip grows out forward making it a long flat nose. Well, it’s not a nose it’s their lip! The fins are really messy. There is two fins on the back , one fin on both side, one big tail, and two fins on the bottom. The have really nice colors to them. The top is more dark blue then light blue . The bottom could be gray or white but, white is more common. Did you know male swordfish are smaller than the females. They are about 1 foot smaller! Also their eyes are as big as softball!
Habitat
Time to swim over to where these super fish live. They live in waters that is about 650 meters deep. They like warmer waters. So they most likely live in 64 degrees to 72 degrees fahrenheit. They tolerate 41 degrees to 81 degrees fahrenheit. The waters they live in is The Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mederredigan Sea, Sea of Marmara, The Black sea, and the Sea of Azou. They hate the cold waters so they migrate.
Life cycle
Did you know that the females can carry 1 million to 29 million eggs. Well, these creatures are not very picky when it comes to dating. They just pair up during mating season. Then in early July and late August. That is calling spawning season. They live till they are nine years old. Which is not that old to use but, to them they are like old.
Conclusion
Did you know that the swordfish reproduce at age 5. These creatures are amazing. They have the best appearance, Fabulous habitat, and Awesome life cycle. Now who wouldn't like to see a swordfish.
Swordfish Quiz
Fish tank
South Australian Strawberry Pie
Ingredients
*Mincemeat for pie needs to be made at least one month in advance
1/2 pound beef suet, chopped
3/4 pound raisins
1/2 pound sultanas (golden raisins)
3/4 pound Granny Smith apples, chopped
3/4 pound currants
3/4 pound brown sugar
1/4 pound blanched almonds, chopped
1/2 pound combined lemon and orange peel, chopped
2 lemons, grated and juiced
Pulp of 1 vanilla bean
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
5/8 cup brandy
4 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 cups cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons ice water
1/4 cups whipped heavy cream
1/4 cups whole, hulled strawberries
Black pepper, to garnish
Directions
Mincemeat: Make at least one month ahead. Mix together first 15 ingredients. Pack in sterile canning jars, pour in brandy, and seal according to jar manufacturer's instructions.
Pastry: Place flour in medium bowl. Make well in center of flour and add butter, 1 egg yolk, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons of the water to the well. With fingertips, mix only these "well" ingredients together, then begin to work in the surrounding flour, adding ice water as needed. Once combined, knead several times and place pastry on a plate. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or so.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut pastry in half. Roll 1 half to fit a 10-inch pie pan. Prick all over with a fork. Cut parchment paper to fit inside pastry shell. Cover parchment evenly with dried beans or pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove paper and weights. Allow pastry to cool.
Meanwhile, roll out the other pastry half so it is big enough to cover the pie. Fill the cooled pastry crust with mincemeat. Cover with unbaked pastry, crimp edges, glaze with the remaining egg yolk, and poke hole in center. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Remove pie from oven and cool. Before serving, cover with whipped cream and then strawberries. Sprinkle strawberries with black pepper to enhance their sweetness.
Graham Kerr's creation for an Australian Christmas