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SF food
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
1 day 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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 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
#marine-protected-areas
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days 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
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
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany: Hope fades for stranded humpback whale's survival

Authorities have established a restricted zone around a stranded whale, allowing it to die peacefully after exhausting all rescue efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 days 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
3 days 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Painting eyes on takeaway boxes can stop gulls stealing chips, study shows

When faced with a choice between a box with eyes painted on it and a plain box, the gulls were slower to approach the box with eyes and less likely to peck at it.
Pets
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Sharks Showing Unusually High Levels of Cocaine

Sharks in the Bahamas are testing positive for various drugs, highlighting urgent marine pollution issues.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Why You Should Be Cooking Fish In An Oil Bath (Confit Style) - Tasting Table

Confit cooking uses low temperatures in oil to gently cook fish, resulting in moist, flavorful filets without overcooking.
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

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.
SF food
fromTasting Table
6 days 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.
Psychology
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

These fish can tell when you're staring

Fish can perceive when they or their offspring are being watched and respond with increased aggression, demonstrating attention attribution abilities previously documented mainly in primates, birds, and domestic animals.
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
#seafood
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
fromBoston.com
3 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
Pets
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Sick of seagulls stealing chips? Stick googly EYES on your takeaway

Sticking googly eyes on food packaging can deter seagulls from stealing food.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Don't Put This Type Of Seafood Down Your Sink Drain - Tasting Table

Garbage disposals cannot process shellfish shells because their chitin composition is too hard for the machine's blending mechanism to break down.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The 'Oyster Capital Of The East Coast' Isn't The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

East Coast oysters are known and loved over the world for the clean minerality and distinctive salinity, which is reflective of the cold Atlantic waters where they come from. Although Maine and Maryland get a lot of credit, oysters are present along the continent's entire eastern coast, as far north as Canada's Prince Edward Island all the way down to South Florida.
Silicon Valley food
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
Miami Marlins
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Beach cleanups can save the lives of marine animals. This calculator tells you exactly how many

If you enter the amounts of different types of plastic that you clean up into the Wildlife Impact Calculator, it will tell you how many animal lives would have been at risk, had those items made their way into the ocean and been ingested.
Environment
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: The return of the snail - the month's best science images

Cancer blood tests show promise but lack regulatory approval and randomized trials, with concerns about false positives outweighing benefits for widespread adoption.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Palestinians risk life and limb to fish in Gaza's Israeli-controlled sea

We were always shackled [by Israel], Sehwail said quietly. But one period was less harsh than another. Even before October 2023, when Israel started its genocidal war on Gaza, the Palestinian enclave's fishermen operated under heavy restrictions imposed by Israel. Fishing zones were repeatedly reduced. Maritime boundaries outlined in agreements since the 1993 Oslo Accords were rarely implemented on the water.
World news
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Video: Charles Oliveira goes crab catching in walk down memory lane

Charles Oliveira transformed crab hunting from childhood recreation into a money-making necessity for his family and MMA career, now enjoying it purely as a hobby.
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.
#octopus-farming
fromThe Takeout
4 weeks 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
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Crabs are cannibalizing one another with surprising rapacity in parts of the Chesapeake Bay

Blue crabs in Chesapeake Bay cannibalize each other at such high rates that they are their own primary predatory force, accounting for 97 percent of crab deaths and injuries over a 36-year study.
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The fish fled': Nile fisherman earning more from collecting plastic than fish

Fifteen years ago, he searched for fish. Now he hunts plastic bottles. The fish fled from the plastic chokehold, said Sayed, who has lived on the Giza island since arriving from Assiut, further south on the Nile, as a 14-year-old fishing apprentice. Declining fish populations, caused by plastic pollution in the river, have forced approximately 180 fishers on al-Qarsaya to pivot from traditional fishing to waste collection.
Environment
Environment
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Woke scientists call for Brits to ditch the scampi and chips

Bottom trawling for scampi releases trapped carbon from ocean sediment, threatening climate stability and marine ecosystems.
Environment
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

A Yangtze without fishers - but not without fish

A fishing moratorium on the Yangtze River doubled fish biomass and increased species richness by 13% within five years.
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
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.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Between Sea and City: Contemporary Fish Market Architecture

Fish markets shape coastal urban identity by mediating city-sea relations, embodying maritime culture, and evolving into hybrid public spaces tied to waterfront regeneration.
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
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.
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
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Swimming spots that could become designated dips

The government said the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464. An official bathing spot on the Thames in London would mark a "vast transformation" in water quality in the river which was declared biologically dead in the 1950s due to pollution, officials said. Water minister Emma Hardy said rivers and beaches were "at the heart of so many communities, where people come together, families make memories and swimmers of all ages feel the benefits of being outdoors safely".
UK news
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Meet the merpeople: Once I put the tail on, my life was changed forever'

Mermaiding has become a global industry requiring trained free-diving performance, bespoke costume-making, formal instruction, international retreats, and career opportunities for professionals and hobbyists.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Ding-dong! The Dutch Fish Doorbell needs you to help migrating fish

The Fish Doorbell project allows global viewers to alert lock operators when migrating fish need passage through a Dutch canal lock, supporting fish migration to spawning grounds.
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.
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
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
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Supermarkets could help UK shoppers eat more sustainable local fish study

British supermarkets can shift consumers from imported 'big five' seafood to sustainable, nutritious local small fish like sardines and anchovies, improving health and local economies.
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.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

EU's fishy digital cert system leaves exporters floundering

significant technical and legal shortcomings,
Agriculture
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.
Science
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France launches its first ocean-bottom floats

France deployed two deep-diving Argo floats to measure ocean currents and global warming to 6,000-meter depths.
#canned-fish
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.
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.
Environment
fromwww.montereyherald.com
1 month ago

Finding Sanctuary: Ranking the most wanted kelp forests

Northern California kelp forests have declined dramatically, central California shows patchy loss; small-scale restoration cannot offset losses, requiring prioritization and high-resolution monitoring.
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.
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.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Massive bluefin tuna nets over $3 million at Tokyo auction DW 01/05/2026

Japan's Kiyomura Corp paid 510 million yen (roughly 2.8 million or $3.25 million) for a single bluefin tuna at auction in Tokyo on Monday, the highest price ever paid at the annual New Year auction that's now held at the Toyosu fish market. The giant fish weighed 243 kilos (536 pounds) and, as in years past, Kiyomura's president and "Tuna King" Kiyoshi Kimura was willing to pay over the odds for the finest specimen on sale.
Food & drink
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.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Orange Roughy Myth You Can Stop Believing - Tasting Table

Orange roughy is a giant, deep water fish that can live to be 130 years and doesn't reach maturity till 30 years of age. Since they take so long to reach maturity, and thus be suitable for consumption, you might think that orange roughy is an expensive and rare commodity. However, we spoke to Wesley Rose, director of perishables for Whole Foods Market, to dispel such a myth.
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
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Fishing Nets and Snack Wrappers Just Became Retaining Wall Blocks - Yanko Design

Eco-C CUBE transforms mixed, unsortable plastic waste into interlocking, high-strength structural blocks—outperforming concrete in tension, enabling cement-free retaining walls with built-in drainage and lower CO₂.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scientists warn of regime shift' as seaweed blooms expand worldwide

Rapidly expanding seaweed blooms, driven by warming and nutrient pollution, are transforming oceans toward a macroalgae-rich state, altering ecology, geochemistry, and climate feedbacks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
fromEarth911
1 month 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.
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