HOW COME TUNA IS CONSIDER FISH AND SALMON NOT?

That's a funny question! Tuna and salmon are both definitely fish. They are both aquatic animals with fins, scales, and gills.

Perhaps you're thinking of the way we sometimes talk about "fish" as a food category. In that sense, "fish" can sometimes refer to the meat of a fish, rather than the animal itself. And, you might be thinking about the distinct ways these two fish are prepared and presented.

Here's why that might lead to confusion:

* Tuna: Often canned, often eaten in sandwiches, salads, and other "everyday" meals.

* Salmon: Often grilled, baked, or smoked, often eaten as a main course, and often considered a more "special" meal.

Because of these differences in preparation and how we talk about them, we might sometimes unconsciously categorize them differently.

But, to be clear: Tuna and salmon are both fish!