Sardines (IMAGE)

Stony Brook University

Sardines

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Sardines are among a class of fish known as forage fish, small prey fish that are a critical food source for marine mammals, seabirds, and many large fish species. Their excessive removal can undermine or even collapse marine food webs.

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