Wet markets are one thing. Seeing fish jumping at a supermarket is another. Now, it's interesting to watch the fishmonger at the supermarket catching fish with a net and dumping them on the ice. It's something else watching hypothermia and asphyxia set in. At first, the first is flapping on the ice, apparently short of breath and struggling a bit. After some time, if the fishmonger hasn't already stunned or cut it up, it starts to lie still. Hypothermia sets in, triggering a violent convulsion. The fish curls up in a spasm, tail rapidly flicking against the ice. Sometimes, it's possible to see the life literally leave the fish, as the body slowly lies still once more.
Of course, the other alternative isn't much better. While the fish is still struggling to breathe, the fishmonger cheerfully brings a cleaver to its gills and tears into its insides. After finding the nice delicate bits, the fishmonger yanked them out and chopped them off. Then water is poured over the fish to rinse off the excess blood and innards. Yummy.
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