MACKEREL

(Scombridae), a widely distributed family with fifty species, some of which are important food fishes. All are rapid swimmers and seek their food near the surface of the sea. The best-known form, the beautiful blue and silvery M. (Scomber scombrus), is an abuncant food fish. The Bonito (Sarda), a graceful blue-banded fish found throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean, is also a fair food fish; largest of the. M. family is important Mediterranean species, the Tunny. N., 84° 35’ W.), city, summer resort, on M. island, at entrance of Straits of M., Michigan; near it is Fort Mackinac,