If you’ve read The Perfect Protein by Oceana CEO Andy Sharpless, you may remember his rule of thumb for selecting seafood: Whenever possible, shop local, choose smaller species, and opt for wild-caught species or farmed bivalves. Depending on where you live, oysters may meet all of the above criteria. Bivalves like oysters, clams, and mussels … Read more
When life hands you invasive lionfish, you make a marinade. “Eat ‘em to beat ‘em” has been Belize’s answer to its pesky lionfish problem – and as far as problems go, few taste so sweet. These spiky fish have been wreaking havoc on reefs in the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and along the southeast … Read more
Calamari may steal the show as Rhode Island’s official “state appetizer,” but fried squid isn’t the only sea creature adored by local gourmands. The equally iconic “state shell” comes from a type of clam called a northern quahog, otherwise known as a hard clam, round clam, or chowder clam (so-called because they’re often used in … Read more
Jennie Staines is waging war on lionfish with an island flair. These Asian invaders have spread across the Caribbean, gobbling up native fish and jeopardizing the health of the region’s reefs. But Staines, the head chef at Elvi’s Kitchen on Ambergris Caye, Belize, knows that there’s a chink in the lionfish armor: They taste really, really … Read more
October is National Seafood Month, a time to raise awareness for sustainable fisheries and celebrate the benefits of seafood in one’s diet. Oceana focuses on sustainable seafood all year long through various campaigns, from the Save the Oceans, Feed the World campaign—which advocates for rebuilding healthy fisheries for a growing global population to enjoy seafood meals—to Oceana’s Seafood … Read more
October is National Seafood Month, a time to raise awareness for sustainable fisheries and celebrate the benefits of seafood in one’s diet. Oceana focuses on sustainable seafood all year long through various campaigns, from the Save the Oceans, Feed the World campaign—which advocates for rebuilding healthy fisheries for a growing global population to enjoy seafood meals—to Oceana’s Seafood Fraud … Read more
October is National Seafood Month, a time to raise awareness for sustainable fisheries and celebrate the benefits of seafood in one’s diet. Oceana focuses on sustainable seafood all year long through various campaigns, from the Save the Oceans, Feed the World campaign—which advocates for rebuilding healthy fisheries for a growing global population to enjoy seafood meals—to Oceana’s Seafood Fraud … Read more
In 1976, the United States Congress passed the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to establish federal management of the nation’s fisheries and restrict fishing activities in U.S. waters. The law, which has undergone numerous changes in its 42-year history, has reversed the declining trend and helped rebuild dozens of fish stocks. Today, Oceana … Read more
By Chef Bun Lai In the United States alone, there are an estimated 50,000 non-native species, some of which become invasive species that cause widespread environmental and economic damage. The human appetite is one of the most destructive forces on Earth – responsible for the extinction of countless creatures – so shifting that appetite … Read more
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