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Uni refers to the edible gonads of the California sea urchin. Yep, you read that correctly, in case you didn’t know. And it’s considered a delicacy throughout the world, which explains the year around demand, but why California sea urchin (uni) specifically? Why Is California Sea Urchin So Special? Southern California kelp forest. Image by …
Quick to prepare and easy to cook, mussels are a one-pot wonder. If fears about working with these delicious bivalve molluscs are preventing you from flexing your culinary muscles, check out these FAQs and get cooking! FAQ Should I only eat mussels when there is an ‘R’ in the month? It’s long been thought that …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
