Sardine

Description: Sardines are a bullet shaped fish with a greeny olive coloured back or blue which fades to a silvery colour. They have small black spots on their mid section and raised ridges on their gills.

Where does it live: The North Sea, The Mediterranean and Africa.

When is it in season: February to April and June to October.

What does it eat: Crustaceans and planktonic creatures.

Size: 10-20cm.