Framed Prints
Framed Print of Firefly Squid
The Firefly Squid (Watasenia scintillans) is a commercially important species in Japan. For much of their lives, firefly squid live in the deep cold waters of the temperate Pacific Ocean. They return to shallower waters around Japan when it is time to breed. It is at this time each year that hundreds of thousands of the squid are harvested. Among the techniques used to capture the squid, oceangoing ships use purse seins. As well, fixed nets are set along the shore where fishermen know the shoals of squid will be passing. The bicatch from these efforts is considerable and does not go unnoticed. Many of these other marine animals are also boxed up and end up in one of Japan's many fish markets. Once harvested, firefly squid are processed by washing them and boiling them. The squid are not eaten raw because they carry a parasite that can affect humans. Huge assembly lines of people process the squid and delicately package them into custom made boxes. They are then shipped all over Japan. The harvest of firefly squid comprises a critical part of the commerce in many seaside communities. The harvest and consumption of firefly squid in Japan dates back many years. © Dante Fenolio / Science Source
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Media ID 47687876
Commercial Enope Fireflies Firefly Fishery Fishing Food Foods Industry Japan Japanese Scintillans Seafood Squid Watasenia
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.2cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
