John and I headed out early Friday to the largest fish market in the world. It is primarily a wholesale market and the sales begin at about 5am. We elected not to get there that early, but saw plenty of activity anyway when we arrived at about 6.30 am.
Maybe the easiest way to do this is to post pictures and then comments below each picture.
Frozen swordfish. Seems like Swordfish and Tuna are the only frozen fish sold as the flavor is not affected. Looks like the rest is all fresh and often alive.
Tuna awaiting the bandsaw.
Tuna on the bandsaw.
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Uncut swordfish steaks.
Check out the fillet knife. It is about 600mm long.
Fugu. Poisonous puffer fish Still alive
Octopus
Good looking shrimp
Norwegian imported fish
These are well work work surfaces
John called this the Pit Boss lady. Keeping track of the orders and who is paying for what. I think that is her Mom in the background.
This guy cuts ice with a huge blade and splits the ice very accurately and quickly.
Orders are moved on pull trucks like this or on electric or gas powered trucks for bigger loads.
Not so green fish transport.
Fresh ginger at the produce market next door to the fish market.
Individually packed tomatoes
An order ready to ship. Fish from China, Norway Thailand and Japan.
