#tuna
Why do cats love tuna so much? Scientists may finally know | Science | AAAS
In a study published this month in Chemical Senses, scientists report that cat taste buds contain the receptors needed to detect umami—the savory, deep flavor of various meats, and one of the five basic tastes in addition to sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Indeed, umami appears to be the primary flavor cats seek out. That’s no surprise for an obligate carnivore. But the team also found these cat receptors are uniquely tuned to molecules found at high concentrations in tuna, revealing why our feline friends seem to prefer this delicacy over all others.
https://www.science.org/content/article/why-do-cats-love-tuna-so-much-scientists-may-finally-know?
‘One of the most important talks no one has heard of’: why the high #seas #treaty matters
Among the high seas #biodiversity hotspots that would benefit from being sanctuaries is the Costa Rica Dome – nutrient-rich waters that attract yellowfin #tuna, migratory #dolphins, endangered blue #whales and leatherback #sea #turtles. There is also the Emperor Seamount chain, a biodiverse series of seamounts that arches north-west of the Hawaiian islands towards #Russia.
#nature #ocean #uno #politics #environment #fishing #pollution #protection #news #future
