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Seafood 101: Cooking Fish at Home

3/30/2020 - Cooking fish at home can feel daunting if you've never done it before but with a few common sense tips you'll be on your way to cooking healthy seafood meals right in your kitchen. Shopping for Seafood When you are food shopping, purchase seafood last and keep it cold. Ask… SEE MORE

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How to Support Local Fishermen in Your State

3/27/2020 - As our communities come together during this uncertain time we would like to remind you to directly support as many local businesses as possible. The seafood industry has been hit particularly hard by the global shutdown. In response, many seafood companies have shifted their operations to provide pickup and home… SEE MORE

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Boston Seafood Expo Called Off Due to Coronavirus Threat

3/11/2020 - By Rick Sobey and Alexi Cohan. A major seafood expo in Boston is getting shelved because of coronavirus concerns, while organizers for other mass events in the city say they’re going on as planned this month despite the threat of the highly contagious disease. The Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing… SEE MORE

A Seasonal Guide to Cape Cod Fish

2/12/2020 - Provided by the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance. Weather and seasonal migration have an impact on what seafood can be caught where. That's why different kinds of locally-harvested seafood are available to us at different times of the year. Most markets try to make up for this reality by offering… SEE MORE

Washington Crab Identification Guide

1/8/2020 - Several species of crab are found in Washington's marine waters and along its shores, though only a few are large enough to be of commercial and sport interest. Crabs are crustaceans, having an exterior skeleton or shell. When crabbing in Washington, it's important to be able to identify your catch,… SEE MORE

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What Does ‘Sustainable Seafood’ Mean?

10/25/2019 - By Lindsay Mosher. Making responsible seafood choices is one of the most important ways that you can contribute to healthier oceans. Thankfully, there is growing consumer demand for seafood that is both ethical and sustainable. An increasing number of people want to ensure they are making responsible decisions when it comes to… SEE MORE

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Shellfish 101: How to Shuck Oysters

10/8/2019 - By Molly Watson. START WITH FRESH, RAW OYSTERS The main reason for shucking oysters is to eat them raw. You want very fresh, live, fabulous oysters if that's your plan. Luckily, oysters are fairly cooperative on that front as long as you keep them cold and don't suffocate them in… SEE MORE

StarKist Hit With $100 Million Fine in Tuna Price-Fixing Case

9/13/2019 - By Micah Maidenberg. StarKist Co. has been ordered to pay a $100 million penalty for its role in a conspiracy that prosecutors say inflated the prices consumers paid for canned tuna. The market leader for packaged tuna in the U.S., StarKist worked with rivals Bumble Bee Foods LLC and Chicken… SEE MORE

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Upcoming Food Festivals Across the US

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8/7/2019 - Here in the Northeast we are savoring the remaining days of summer while avoiding thoughts of the cold months just around the corner. As we move into the height of food festival season we wanted to share a few of our favorites from across the US. Don't miss out on… SEE MORE

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Lobster Recipes to Try at Home

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8/2/2019 - Lobster wasn't always considered luxury food. Only in the early 20th century did it acquire its specialty-seafood status. Store lobsters, with their claws banded, resting on moist seaweed or damp newspaper in an open bag in the refrigerator until cooking time. Preparing lobster requires only basic technique -- boiling or… SEE MORE

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