Sardina Pilchardus Collection
In the vibrant waters of the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, the Leopard Grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) and Dentex (Dentex dentex) hunt relentlessly
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In the vibrant waters of the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, the Leopard Grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) and Dentex (Dentex dentex) hunt relentlessly, preying upon a breathtakingly huge school of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) in shallow waters. This spectacle of nature is mirrored in the Espiritu Santo archipelago. In contrast, the shimmering waters of Moalboal, Cebu, harbor a massive school of millions of the same sardines, creating a mesmerizing sight. The European pilchard, or Sardina pilchardus, has been admired for centuries, as depicted in this hand-colored copperplate drawing from Donovan's Natural History of British Fishes. The sardine, also known as Hamsi in the Black Sea region, is a staple food source and a cultural icon. Dried sardines, or pilchards, are a common sight in fish markets around the French Riviera and other European coastal areas. Even young sardines, in their confused shoals, display the captivating beauty and abundance of this small but mighty fish in the shallow bays of Lesbos, Greece.