Mahi-mahi means very strong in Hawaiian—an apt name given the firm, meaty flesh of these Pacific-dwelling dolphin fish. Mahimahi is often compared to swordfish, and its mild, sweet flavor makes ...
The larval fish below the thumb is a driftfish; the striped one at the base of the index finger is a mahi-mahi. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS MADE AT A TEMPORARY FIELD LAB, NOAA PACIFIC ISLANDS FISHERIES ...