Pacific Bigeye tuna and component parts. Illustration by Adi Khen, courtesy of Fishful Future.

Fishful Future: A New Collaborative Community Project to Move San Diego Toward a Zero Waste Seafood Supply Chain

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SAN DIEGO, CA, February 1, 2021—The “Fishful Future” project is a newly launched collaborative effort joining seafood processors, fishery scientists, local fishermen, and renowned chefs. Supported by an award from the competitive National Marine Fisheries Service’s Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program, the project explores opportunities for San Diego’s fishing, seafood processing, and culinary industries to move toward …

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Mercury in Seafood: What you Need to Know

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By Cynthia Hsia People are concerned about mercury when consuming fish. However, selenium (Se) is key to understanding mercury exposure risks. If seafood contains at least the same amount of selenium as mercury (Hg), it prevents the mercury from damaging the body. Selenium is an essential mineral for the brain, heart, nervous system, and immune system.2 It …

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When is it Okay to Eat Shark?

Dock to Dish – A Seafood Blog, Press Releases / By Rebecca

By Cynthia Hsia In the U.S., consuming shark has become a contentious subject due to global shark conservation campaigns against the shark fin trade. These campaigns have been effective in driving down demand for shark fins and shark meat.3 The success of the global campaign to raise awareness about irresponsible shark fin harvesting practices has had …

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Catalina Offshore Products’ Fishmonger Tommy Gomes Sets a Course for a New Chapter

Dock to Dish – A Seafood Blog, Press Releases / By Rebecca

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019—After 15 years, fishmonger Tommy Gomes, who has been the public face and a key driver behind many successful products, promotions and initiatives at Catalina Offshore Products, is departing his day-to-day role with the company for new ventures. Although the sea change may come as a surprise to many people, …

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Invitation to Support Responsibly Harvested U.S. Seafood

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Good News for California Fisheries Seeking to Test Extended Hook and Line Fishing Gear in U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone

Dock to Dish – A Seafood Blog, Press Releases / By Rebecca

NOAA Fisheries approves Exempted Fishing Permit for California fisheries SAN DIEGO, Calif., May, 9, 2019— The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP or “permit”) to allow two U.S. fishermen to test extended hook and line (both deep set and shallow set) fishing gear in Federal waters within the …

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5 Ways to Celebrate National Seafood Month

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By Rebecca Gardon Seafood is an all-day-every-day kind of thing for us, but we’d never turn our back on a seafood holiday. Especially a month-long one! In light of October being National Seafood Month, here are five things you can do to “sea-lebrate” with us: 1. Share on social media how you enjoy #CatalinaOffshoreProducts seafood. We …

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Some Good News for Bluefin Tuna

Dock to Dish – A Seafood Blog / By Rebecca

This reprinted article was originally published by NOAA Fisheries Resources Division on August 29, 2018 Although the Pacific bluefin tuna numbers continue to be low, there are signs the population is recovering and rebuilding targets set forth by international agreement are on track to be met. In July 2018, The International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-Like …

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Catalina Offshore is Hiring Warehouse Positions

Dock to Dish – A Seafood Blog, Job Openings / By Rebecca

Catalina Offshore Products is growing and looking to fill immediate openings in our fast-paced warehouse environment! Fish Cutters / Filleters (two openings) Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 1 year professional, on-the-job experience filleting fish. This position requires lifting 50-60 lbs., bending, and standing for extended periods of time. 30+ hours per week with some overtime. …

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Grading Tuna at Catalina Offshore Products

Dock to Dish – A Seafood Blog / By Rebecca

This article originally appeared as a guest post for BD Outdoors By Rebecca Gardon Love sushi? Then you’ve most likely enjoyed tuna (maguro) as part of your meal. Sushi chefs are masters but how does one determine what is considered “sashimi grade” – raw and safe to eat– versus what isn’t? Grading tuna is an art. The …

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Dock to Dish – A Seafood Blog

Fishful Future: A New Collaborative Community Project to Move San Diego Toward a Zero Waste Seafood Supply Chain

Mercury in Seafood: What you Need to Know

When is it Okay to Eat Shark?

Catalina Offshore Products’ Fishmonger Tommy Gomes Sets a Course for a New Chapter

Invitation to Support Responsibly Harvested U.S. Seafood

Good News for California Fisheries Seeking to Test Extended Hook and Line Fishing Gear in U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone

5 Ways to Celebrate National Seafood Month

Some Good News for Bluefin Tuna

Catalina Offshore is Hiring Warehouse Positions

Grading Tuna at Catalina Offshore Products

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