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EWG’s Consumer Guide to Seafood

Which fish are richest in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, lowest in mercury contamination and sustainably produced?

Seafood technology: When 'net' means more than catching fish

For generations Maine's fishermen have used nature — both their own internal sense of navigation and measurements like water temperature — to find rich fishing grounds. But with increasing competition, broader distribution, more go

Fish for dinner? Your seafood might come with a side of plastic

Fish are “stuffing themselves” on plastic, but scientists are still trying to figure out what effect that might have on those of us who eat seafood

How to identify the tracks of 10 common North American animals

Learn how to read tracks, and you'll learn a new language, one that communicates the hidden stories of the animals that leave the tracks. Our ancestors had to be adept in tracking to learn about the unseen game animals and predators in their vicinity. Today, animal tracking provides an invaluable service to the hunter and trapper, as well as the nature lover and photographer. Tracking can also be a lifesaver in a survival situation, warning you about dangerous creatures in the area and…

5 SoCal Fish Markets Where You Can Find Your Favorite Catch

If you want the very freshest seafood in SoCal, this beachside markets are the best places to shop. They sometimes have pretty good deals, too.

The Definitive Oral History of the Lobster Roll

The seafood slingers, chefs, glossy food-mag writers, and entrepreneurs who helped turn the unassuming lobster roll into a national phenomenon.

13 Facts That Might Surprise You About Meat In The U.S.

How much do you really know about the industry that gives us steaks, ribs, chops and of course bacon?

Sushi's Secret: Why We Get Hooked On Raw Fish

We love raw seafood but can't stand uncooked fowl or pork. Why? A big part of it is the effective lack of gravity in water, a scientist says. Weightlessness gives fish muscles a smooth, soft texture.

10 Things You Should Know About the American Seafood Supply

In spite of the fact that we control more ocean than any country on earth, more than 85 percent of the seafood we eat is imported.

10 places to find sustainable seafood

These spots can help you find sustainable ways to enjoy your seafood.

Know Your Seafood 101

Start at square one with Chef Nils, where he'll teach you the in's and out's of all things seafood! This class is a lecture-based tutorial that touches on the fundamentals of different fish species, seafood preparation, and basic cooking techniques.

How to make seafood paella

Felicity Cloake’s masterclass It may not be the traditional Valencian way, but follow these steps for a surefire crowdpleaser

Seafood Industry: What You Need to Know Before Buying Seafood

Over 90% of US-consumed shrimp are imported from overseas aqua-farms that are plagued with the same problems as land-based confined animal feeding operations.

Glow in the Dark Seafood?

Light from your fillets may be spooky, but not unhealthy. I’m sometimes a pretty good target for pranksters. So, this... more »

Is Farmed Seafood Safe to Eat?

One common misconception about farmed seafood is that it is unsafe. All seafood, wild and farmed, is some of the most safe and nutritious to eat.

Tackle These Seafood Towers: Eater's Guide to Plateaus

How to make healthier seafood choices

Fish has a lot of health benefits, if you choose the right fish and cook it the right way.

A Guide to the Dried Seafood of Chinatown

Chinatowns all over the world sell a variety of dried seafood. This handy dandy guide will help you sort them all out.

What seafood guzzles the most gas?

Study ranks fuel consumption of various types of fishing