If you’re in charge of ordering food for the next company event, you know how challenging it can be to provide exciting and delicious options that are also healthy and affordable. Coworkers who meet over a meal are not just sharing space while they eat – it is a time to socialize and make connections….
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Technology and Public Education Offer Better Solutions to the Shark Cull in Western Australia
In January of 2014, the government of Western Australia began an extremely controversial activity that has sparked heated international debates – the cull of white sharks and tiger sharks. The reasoning behind the cull is that it will help protect the thousands of beachgoers off the coast of WA from the toothy jaws of sharks…
Eco-Friendly Farm-Raised Catfish Provides a Versatile, Well-Rounded Fillet
It can be agreed that the many types of shellfish and finfish require more care from chefs than the more common meats. Seafood is curiously delicate; some can be easily overwhelmed by spice or seasoning, or easily cooked too much or not enough. Seafood lovers tend to be adventurous – they enjoy exploring unique flavors…
With a Perfect Blend of Flavor, Nutrition, and Sustainability, Black Cod Consumer Demand is on the Rise
Every so often a hidden delicacy makes its way onto menus and into the hearts of seafood lovers, providing an exciting item in addition to the traditional favorites. This occasional emergence of a previously unknown item allows seafood distributors to expand their market and restaurants to experiment with their culinary expertise to satiate hungry diners….
Sustainable Canadian Snow Crab Fishery is Protected Through Effective Enforcement Measures
One of the most severe problems with overfishing across the globe is enforcement. Every country can make as many fishing laws as seems plausible to protect commercial and recreational seafood species, but they will have no effect unless the laws are observed by fishermen and are enforced by the government. The protection of our natural…
The Marine Mammal Center’s Youth Crew Exposes Students to Volunteerism, Career Development and Ocean Conservation
Nestled in the coastal hills of the Marin Headlands of Sausalito, lies an amazing facility dedicated to providing veterinary care for sick, injured, and orphaned marine mammals. The Marine Mammal Center is the largest marine mammal hospital of it’s kind in the world. With a volunteer base of 1,000 individuals, TMMC rescues seals, sea lions,…
Pathways to Sustainability: Seafood Industry Leaders Form Partnerships to Strengthen the Salmon Aquaculture Industry
Establishing partnerships and making connections is a vital part of growth for every industry. A business simply cannot survive without collaboration, and partnerships provide an excellent avenue to develop new techniques, provide better products, and increase overall success. Competition between organizations often prevents their collaboration within a common area of interest – yet a joint…
The Maine Lobster Industry Recognizes Impending Problems and is Acting Now to Implement Better Management Strategies
The ability to recognize a problem before it ever begins is a trait that every industry would benefit from. This is an invaluable characteristic that allows businesses to thrive and continue providing high quality products for their consumers, while keeping workers satisfied. The seafood industry has its fair share of unsustainable methods that ignore detrimental…
Marine Science Educator Erica Warren Engages Students’ Imagination with Creative Ocean Art
Those of us who teach children every day are always on the hunt to find engaging tools and creative ways to instruct our students. Luckily, when you teach marine science education you have a fantastic array of ways to spark the imagination and ignite the learning process. We’ve discussed how to use play to excite…
Researcher Jill Bible Studies the Effects of Ocean Acidification on Olympia Oysters and Advocates Science Education
On the Sonoma coast of Northern California, there is an incredible education and research institution that is dedicated to studying the organisms and ecosystems of our oceans. Bodega Marine Laboratory (BML) is home to scientists and students who investigate the environmental processes at the land and sea interface. Jill Bible is a researcher earning her…