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... once the can is opened, you'll find a number of sardines tightly packed inside, usually arranged in rows or layers. The sardines themselves are small, oily fish that are commonly found in both saltwater and freshwater. They have a silver-colored skin with dark, blue-greenish backs and silver bellies.