Chris, it really sort of depends on how much detail I want to put into it. It isn’t kitchen science per se, but since tuna species are major food fish, it’s definitely food science. That said, most of the numbers I have are from Wikipedia, and the whole issue is a little out of my saute-pans-and-Harold-McGee usual sphere of experience.
I do want to do it eventually though, because it’s a huge issue.
Kristjan Wager says
Remember, Wednesday starts earlier in Europe, so the earlier the better.
LeeLeeOne says
Perhaps, PZ, you need to remind your readers of why we enjoy the fruits of ‘en”tangled bank'”.
Celebrating the birth year of Darwin (Feb ’09) – does anyone remember or realize the beginning? Darwin’s ‘en”tangled bank'” ?
Brian X says
Hm, postponing that article on tuna populations is looking more and more likely…
Chris Davis says
@ BrianX – Is that wise? The population must be declining constantly.
I, for instance, had a cylindrical disk of one of them for lunch…
CD
Brian X says
Chris, it really sort of depends on how much detail I want to put into it. It isn’t kitchen science per se, but since tuna species are major food fish, it’s definitely food science. That said, most of the numbers I have are from Wikipedia, and the whole issue is a little out of my saute-pans-and-Harold-McGee usual sphere of experience.
I do want to do it eventually though, because it’s a huge issue.
Kristjan Wager says
Ok, the 116th edition is up