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fromThe Local France
16 hours ago

French fishermen block ports to protest against fuel price rises

The préfecture called for the immediate lifting of the blockades of Corsican port facilities, which are causing serious harm to Corsican households and businesses without providing a solution for the professionals concerned.
France news
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

How do you convince Americans to eat fish? Disguise it as meat, of course | Arwa Mahdawi

The US seafood consumption is low, prompting innovative marketing strategies to make fish more appealing to consumers.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

You can now eat fish from the Hudson River. No, we are not kidding.

New York State now allows limited fish consumption from the Lower Hudson River due to reduced PCB levels.
Board games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

The GOTY Of 2026 Could Be A Fishing Game - Kotaku

About Fishing is an ambitious game blending tranquility with macabre elements, focusing on fishing techniques and a narrative involving a grandfather's legacy.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

The state is ending support for salmon restoration efforts, jeopardizing the reintroduction of winter-run Chinook to ancestral waters.
Environment
fromMail Online
7 hours ago

Scientists call for Brits to ditch COD as stocks plummet

Cod and chips may soon be unavailable due to declining cod stocks and sustainability concerns.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NY is relaxing restrictions on eating Hudson River fish - but maybe go easy for now

Fish consumption advisories for the lower Hudson River have been updated, allowing limited consumption for sensitive groups, but caution remains essential.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Seabirds are dying in large numbers along California beaches

"They didn't even try to fly away. They just feebly made noise," a woman told the Santa Barbara Independent on Saturday after spotting over two dozen dead or dying cormorants near Goleta Beach. "A few were on their stomachs, wings spread [and] gasping for breath.... Heartbreaking."
Miami Marlins
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void

Longnose spurdog sharks, locally known as kalb al-bahr, are sold on Libyan fish markets. Fishermen catch them even though they are carrying eggs, driven by economic necessity.
World news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

See these ziti-sized fish scale a 50-foot waterfall

During major floods, thousands of tiny fish convene at Luvilombo Falls in the upper Congo River Basin to undertake a peculiar vertical migration, described for the first time today in Scientific Reports.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Something out of the ordinary': why are Japan's oysters dying en masse?

Nobuyuki Miyaoka, attending the festival, notes that the local oysters used to be a lot bigger, expressing concern over their current small size and scarcity.
Portland food
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Most Delicious Frozen Fish Fillet Comes From A Fan-Favorite Chain - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's Branzino Fillets rank highly for their flavor, texture, and versatility in meal preparation.
SF food
fromFast Company
5 days ago

One of the most infamous seafood promotions in history could be making a comeback. But there's a catch

Red Lobster is considering bringing back the endless shrimp promotion as a limited-time offering after its previous financial impact.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

Mumbai's historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade

Rising diesel costs have crippled Mumbai's fishing industry, leaving boats idle and threatening livelihoods in coastal communities.
SF food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

I ate lab-grown salmon. It was nothing like I expected

Lab-grown fish offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing, addressing concerns about animal harm and environmental impact.
Agriculture
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Molecular technology reveals that shark meat is being sold as corvina in Ecuador

Nearly 47.42% of corvina samples in Ecuadorian markets contain shark meat, highlighting ongoing mislabeling issues.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

This Meaty Seafood Makes An Unexpectedly Good Stand-In For Pork - Tasting Table

Swordfish serves as an excellent substitute for pork in recipes due to its meaty texture, high fat content, and ability to absorb marinades and glazes while developing similar browning and crusts.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Target Brand Tuna You Should Always Avoid Buying - Tasting Table

Good & Gather Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna from Target is recommended to skip due to quality and freshness issues.
Silicon Valley food
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The Big Protein crowd has come for tiny fish

Sardines have transformed from pandemic novelty into a mainstream American dietary staple, driven by social media influencers and marketed as sustainable, convenient superfoods with premium positioning.
#deep-sea-mining
Science
fromNature
4 weeks ago

No such thing as a shark? Genomes shake up ocean predator's family tree

Sharks may not form a natural biological group; hexanchiformes might be more closely related to rays and skates than to other sharks, making sharks a paraphyletic group.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

The haul of lobsters, Maine's best known export and a key piece of the state's identity and culture, has declined every year since 2021, and some scientists have cited as a reason warming oceans that spur migration to Canadian waters.
Miscellaneous
#seafood
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Why You Might Want To Rethink Buying Seafood At The Counter - Tasting Table

Buying frozen seafood can be more economical and safer than fresh, as much fresh seafood is previously frozen and thawed before display.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Antarctic whales' remarkable comeback is threatened by krill fishing

Whale populations in Antarctica are recovering, but industrial krill fishing poses a new threat to their ecosystem.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

What's the secret to crisp-skinned fish? | Kitchen aide

Crisp fish skin requires thorough drying, adequate heat, and proper oil temperature to prevent sticking, tearing, or sogginess.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How the Galapagos of west Africa' is plundered by floating fish factories

Industrial fishing vessels illegally exploit sardinella stocks at the boundaries of Guinea-Bissau's protected Bijagos archipelago, threatening local fishers and endangered wildlife dependent on this critical food source.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tasmanian salmon farms blocked from using antibiotic florfenicol after detection in wild fish 10km away

Australia's veterinary medicines regulator suspended florfenicol use in Tasmanian salmon farms due to unacceptable risks to other marine species, after the antibiotic was detected in wild fish up to 10km from fish pens.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It smells like a rancid fish and chip shop': at sea with the Antarctic's krill supertrawlers

Krill fishing in Antarctic waters is a significant environmental concern despite being legal and regulated.
fromThe Takeout
1 month ago

Your Guide To The Types Of East Coast Oysters - The Takeout

Generally, East Coast oysters are brinier than West Coast oysters. Eastern oysters, raised either in the Atlantic Ocean or in its estuaries, live in a much saltier environment. West Coast oysters are mostly raised in protected bays, estuaries, and tidal rivers, where there is much less salt.
Silicon Valley food
Dining
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Shellfish Red Flag We Just Can't Ignore At Seafood Restaurants - Tasting Table

Raw shellfish must be kept on ice at all times in restaurants, as bacteria grows rapidly above 40°F, making proper temperature control essential for food safety.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Octopus Prime: Inside a Growing and Controversial Farming Effort

Octopuses possess intelligence and emotional capacity, raising ethical questions about the feasibility and morality of commercial farming despite emerging technological advances.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

8 Seafood Chains With The Worst Quality Fish, According To Reviews - Tasting Table

Chain restaurants serve low-quality seafood that falls below acceptable standards, with Long John Silver's exemplifying poor fish preparation through excessive battering and unappetizing presentation.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Efforts Grow to Ban Octopus Farming

Mexico's Ecologist Green Party proposed legislation to ban octopus factory farming, citing the animals' tool-use capabilities, potential consciousness, and high mortality rates in captivity.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

When Buying Seafood, It's A Major Red Flag If You Can't Find These Certifications On The Packaging - Tasting Table

Consumers must be aware that seafood fraud, in which vendors label cheaper fish as products of higher quality and price, is common practice. According to Oceana, fish is mislabeled 25 to 70% of the time, especially when it comes to prized fish like wild salmon and Atlantic cod. Those of us who care about the environment are also concerned with traceability,
Food & drink
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Sharks become easy prey for criminal groups

In February 2023, an article in the Mexican press announced the capture of a vessel some 195 nautical miles from the port of Lazaro Cardenas in the state of Michoacan. It had been carrying nearly 700 pounds of cocaine packaged in plastic-wrapped bricks, in addition to 1,650 liters of hydrocarbons in 33 plastic containers. Two Ecuadorian fishermen were among the five detainees, and their immigration records showed unusual activity.
Law
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

MP calls for help-to-buy scheme for boats

A help-to-buy scheme plus funded mentoring and training pathways are proposed to revive the fishing industry and make it a realistic career for young people.
#yangtze-river
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Keep An Eye Out For This Seafood-Label Red Flag At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Check seafood for off smell or color, suspicious price, unsanitary displays, additives like phosphates, mislabeling, and proper certifications to avoid poor-quality or fraudulent seafood.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

World's largest krill harvester at centre of row over blue tick' sustainability label

Krill are a keystone species and the main food source for whales, penguins and seals. Aker QRILL, the world's largest harvester of krill, a tiny crustacean and keystone of Antarctica's fragile ecosystem, and its sister company, Aker BioMarine, produce feed additives for aquaculture and dietary supplements for pets and humans.
Environment
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's betrayal': Shetland's scallop fishers brace for arrival of UK's largest salmon farm

Approval of the UK's largest planned salmon farm in Shetland intensifies conflict between local scallop fishers and fish-farm operators over ecological and economic strain.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A real dark situation to be in': thousands of starving seabirds stranded in biggest wreck' in a decade

Tens of thousands of seabirds, primarily puffins, have washed ashore across European coastlines due to starvation caused by severe Atlantic storms disrupting their ability to hunt.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Type Of Fish To Skip When Frying - Tasting Table

"Never fry super-delicate fish, as they fall apart," recommends Chef Becker. This means you should steer clear of frying fish like tilapia, branzino, sole, and flounder. When flipping them over, these fragile fish can easily break apart and overcook faster than you think. You'll either end up with breading that isn't crisp enough or an overly dry interior. Either way, it won't be an enjoyable meal.
Cooking
Science
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Environmental Changes May Make Sharks Less Dangerous

Ocean acidification can corrode and degrade shark teeth, reducing serrations and root structures and threatening foraging efficiency, energy uptake, and elasmobranch fitness.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 35m unexpected salmon deaths at Scottish farms sparks outcry

Scottish salmon farms reported over 35 million unexpected deaths in under three years amid minimal unannounced inspections and limited enforcement.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Where Is Aldi's Seafood Sourced From? - Tasting Table

Aldi sources seafood from 136 fisheries (79 certified), partners with sustainability organizations, uses private-label production to cut costs, and provides sourcing details on packaging.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pesticides may drastically shorten fish lifespans, study finds

Signs of ageing accelerated when fish were exposed to the chemicals, according to the study, which could have implications for other organisms. Chemical safety regulations tend to focus on short-term exposure to high doses of pesticides and other chemicals, but the study focused on long-term exposure. Low doses of pesticides are widespread in the environment, so their effects should be studied and understood, the authors said.
Science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

EU's fishy digital cert system leaves exporters floundering

significant technical and legal shortcomings,
Agriculture
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why It's A Major Red Flag If A Seafood Restaurant Doesn't Have Seasonal Offerings - Tasting Table

Seasonal seafood ensures better freshness, sustainability, and value; lack of seasonal offerings at restaurants is a major red flag.
Cooking
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

How to Kill a Fish

Ike jime and shinkei jime humane butchery techniques improve seafood flavor and shelf life by reducing stress hormones and slowing decomposition.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chronic ocean heating fuels staggering' loss of marine life, study finds

Chronic ocean warming reduces fish biomass by 7.2% per 0.1°C of seabed warming per decade, with marine heatwaves masking long-term decline through temporary population booms in cold-water regions.
#canned-fish
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Cheap Chicken Of The Sea Seafood Product You Should Avoid Completely - Tasting Table

Research has shown that canned fish like sardines have plenty of health benefits, and they can also be quite versatile and tasty. Chicken of the Sea offers a variety of sardines packed in olive oil, Louisiana hot sauce, mustard sauce, lemon, and tons of other flavors. It sounds like a delicious variety to choose from no matter what you're craving, but reviewers don't always agree.
Food & drink
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

In Scotland, the fishing practice of scrapping ocean bottom continues despite promise

Weak enforcement of Marine Protected Areas and widespread permitting of destructive fishing methods are depleting Scotland's inshore fish stocks and damaging seabed habitats.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is tyre pollution causing mass deaths in vulnerable salmon populations?

A tyre antioxidant transformation product, 6PPD-quinone, leaches from tyres into waterways and kills coho salmon, prompting litigation against US tyre companies.
Environment
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

You Might Want To Think Twice Before Ordering Eel At A Seafood Restaurant Again - Tasting Table

Eel consumption contributes to severe overfishing and environmentally harmful aquaculture, making eel a poor sustainable seafood choice.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Contributor: 'Save the whales' worked for decades, but now gray whales are starving

Eastern gray whale numbers dropped 50% in nine years; changing ocean and Arctic ice conditions linked to climate change cause starvation and raise extinction risk.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

The State of Ocean Plastic Pollution In 2026

Massive, accelerating plastic pollution pours millions of tons into oceans annually, contaminating all marine ecosystems and worsening without stronger policy intervention.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Here's how newly approved pop-up traps could extend Bay Area crab season: 'A hard-fought battle'

Ropeless pop-up crab traps received statewide approval in California, allowing commercial fishing while reducing whale entanglements and enabling reliable, trackable deployments.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Ocean damage nearly doubles the cost of climate change

Annual damages to traditional marine markets will reach $1.66 trillion by 2100 from greenhouse gas-driven ocean changes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Postcard-pretty and filled with pollution: how Brazil's fishers are reviving Rio de Janeiro's famous bay

Raw sewage and solid waste flow into the bay from surrounding cities, home to more than 8 million people. Cargo ships and oil platforms chug in and out of commercial ports, while dozens of abandoned vessels lie rotting in the water. But at the head of the bay, between the cities of Itaborai and Mage, the environment feels different. The air is purer, the waters are empty but for small fishing canoes, and flocks of birds soar overhead.
Environment
Environment
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump torpedoed Biden's $1 billion plan to save American salmon, leaving species 'on the brink of extinction' | Fortune

Courts are being asked to change operations at Columbia and Snake River dams to better protect endangered salmon and steelhead under the Endangered Species Act.
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