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From: wetcw@pyuxa.UUCP (T C Wheeler)
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Subject: More Mahi-Mahi Facts
Message-ID: <1158@pyuxa.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 22-Mar-85 15:17:16 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 22 15:17:16 1985
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There seems to be a lot of heat being generated over
the Mahi-Mahi and its derivation.  Just to set the
record straight, don't trust me, pick up any dictionary
and look up dolphin.  There are two entries.  One for
the mammal and one for the fish.  Now, get a copy of
McLains Standard Fishing Encyclopedia and look up
Mahi-Mahi.  I won't bother you with the details since
they are outlined in the books.  I will point out that
there are federal regulations which prohibit the taking of
or selling the mammal type dolphin.  These rules have been
in effect for a decade or more.  Any resturant that claims to be
selling the mammal as an item on its menu should be 
immediatley reported to the federal authorities.  They
will most likely be closed down.  The difference between
the taste of porpoise and Mahi-Mahi is about the same as the
difference between Bluefish and beef.  There is no comparison.
YOU CANNOT LEGALLY BUY OR SELL THE MAMMAL IN THE US of A.
Nuf said.
T. C. Wheeler