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
When you think of Peruvian cuisine, what comes to mind? Perhaps citrusy, succulent slivers of fish, better known as ceviche. This refreshing appetizer (or light meal) is so beloved that it’s the national dish of Peru, and each year on June 28, the country celebrates “Ceviche Day.” The recipe below comes from acclaimed chef Gastón … Read more
For a year, Oceana campaigned for a bottom trawling ban in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state and home to some of the country’s most important and productive fishing grounds. And after months of organizing, researching, lobbying, and protesting, success hinged on a single page of numbers – the personal contact information of 45 … Read more
INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: Warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, curry powder, and lemon zest. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onion has softened and turned translucent. Add the sausage and cook for about 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the stock and … Read more
Billions of people around the world, including 90% of the U.S. population, as of April 2, have been instructed to stay at home in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. That’s a lot of people who have suddenly found themselves stuck indoors. If cabin fever starts to set in, the ocean can be … Read more
If someone mentions butterfish you may smack your lips, absolutely want to avoid it, or just scratch your head. That’s because the prolific and sustainable Atlantic butterfish, an oily little species ranging from Florida to Newfoundland, has some big mistaken identity issues. Consider these top hits from web searches: “Butterfish is my new favorite” reads one Trip Advisor … Read more
Picture someone fishing, and a woman probably doesn’t come to mind. Men are the face of fisheries work, even though women are its backbone in much of the world. Half of seafood workers are female. Women net fish, spear octopus, dig clams, dive for abalone and pack and process seafood, yet are consistently denied a voice in … Read more
There are two ways to leave La Tortuga, a fishing town of 7,000 on the northern coast of Peru. One, a pitted gravel road, winds through a landscape of desert canyons and sun-scalded hills. The other way out of La Tortuga takes longer, but it’s more reliable. That’s the town’s secondary schools — the once-missing … Read more
If you wanted to search for the next drug-resistant superbug, you could cart your microscope to a pig farm, or look under the glare of a hospital’s lights. But you might be better off searching somewhere more picturesque — like the chilly bays of southern Chile. There, salmon farmers are using up to 950 grams … Read more
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