Sardine

• Their nutritional value: Sardines are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and other vitamins and minerals.

• Their environmental impact: Sardines are low on the food chain and have a relatively low mercury content compared to other fish.

• Their cultural significance: Sardines are featured in various cuisines, festivals, and traditions around the world.
  They are often associated with the island of Sardinia, where they were once plentiful.

Sardines are small fish that swim in the sea
They like to stay close to the coast and be free
They feed on plankton and spawn in the spring
They form large schools that shimmer and sing

Some sardines live in the Pacific Ocean
They are called Pacific sardines by the notion
Some sardines live in the waters of South Africa
They are called South African sardines by the criteria

Sardines are tasty and nutritious to eat
They are canned in oil or smoked as a treat
They are also important for the marine food chain
They provide nourishment for many creatures in the main

Sardines are wonderful fish that have a lot to give
They are part of the beauty and diversity of life
They have a habitat that suits them well
They are sardines and they are swell

Sardines are small, oily fish that belong to the herring family.

They have a cylindrical body with a rounded belly and a silvery-blue color.

Their scales are small and smooth, and their fins are usually dark.

They have a single dorsal fin and a forked tail.

Their mouth is small and their eyes are large.

They can grow up to 27.5 cm (11 in) long, but most are much smaller.

Sardines are often canned in oil, water, or tomato sauce, and eaten as a snack or a meal.

They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, calcium, and vitamin B12.

They are also a sustainable and low-mercury fish, making them a healthy and eco-friendly choice.