Fish for the Wealthy? Pike Trade in the 13th-17th century Baltic Sea region

“北方梭子鱼是世纪波罗的海地区的主要食用鱼，作为高级食物和主食。历史和考古证据表明，梭子鱼的贸易量很大，但对捕捞地点或网络的范围却没有什么了解。该项目通过以下方式探索波罗的海梭子鱼的经济作用：a）综合现有骨骼数据，包括大小、屠宰和身体部位轮廓，以评估消费模式和保存方法; B）稳定同位素分析，以区分沿海梭子鱼和淡水梭子鱼，并确定非本地渔获量，包括氧同位素在梭子鱼牙齿中的新应用。"

"Northern pike was a primary food fish around the 13th-17th century Baltic, variously serving as a high-status food and as a staple. Historical and archaeological evidence indicate significant trade in pike, but provide little insight into catch locations or the extent of networks. This project explores the economic role of Baltic pike via a) synthesis of existing bone data, including size, butchery, and body-part profiles, to assess consumption patterns and preservation methods; b) stable isotope analysis to distinguish coastal vs freshwater pike and identify non-local catches, including a novel application of oxygen isotopes to pike teeth."