by Renee Shelton | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog
A new bill introduced into Congress follows up on the new National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard that was ruled and published on December 21, 2018 and that will go into effect February 21, 2019. The rule is intended to provide a more uniform standard for...
by Renee Shelton | Dec 30, 2018 | Blog
Halibut is a great fish – low in fat, low-mercury, a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, lots of protein, and it cooks up nice and firm with big, fat flakes. All of that, and it tastes great. It’s a wonder why it’s not used more in cooking. If...
by Renee Shelton | Apr 25, 2017 | Blog
Blurb: From the Arctic waters of Alaska to the southern tip of California, this fully illustrated guide captures the stunning diversity of fishes along the western coastlines of the United States and Canada. The combined work of renowned marine science illustrator Val...
by Renee Shelton | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog, Freshwater Finfish, Salmon, Species ID
Salmon are adadromous fish, meaning they migrate from the ocean to freshwater to spawn. Here are six species of salmon; all come from the Onchorhynchus genus of fish. King Salmon / Chinook Salmon – Oncorhynchus tshawytscha The Chinook salmon is Alaska’s...
by Renee Shelton | Aug 26, 2015 | Cooking Methods, Uncategorized
Poaching is a moist heat cooking method that cooks fish at a relatively low temperature in a flavorful liquid. Do not mistake poaching for boiling; poaching is done a low temperatures while boiling is done at high temperatures where bubbles visibly break the surface...
by Renee Shelton | Aug 13, 2015 | Recipes, Shellfish and Seafood Recipes, Soups and Chowders
Bouillabaisse is a French fish soup or stew originating from Marseilles containing a mixture of fish and seafood in a tomato-based liquid. Local Ingredients Shine in Bouillabaisse Bouillabaisse is a classic fish stew. Popular additions included a mixture of finfish...
by Renee Shelton | Mar 10, 2015 | Fish and Seafood, Fishing, Fishing Info, Freshwater Finfish, Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Shellfish, Hook Up, Resources, Safety, Saltwater Finfish, Saltwater Fishing, Saltwater Shellfish, Tackle Basics
What is a fish or aquatic nuisance species? Fish or aquatic nuisance species is a non-native species that is introduced and threatens a native species. The introduced fish can breed with the native fish producing a hybrid. The aquatic nuisance species can mean fish,...
by Renee Shelton | Feb 24, 2015 | Boating, Fish and Seafood, Fishing, Fishing Info, Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Shellfish, Methods, Mussels, Seafood, Univalves, Bivalves
The zebra and quagga mussels are both considered an invasive or nuisance species, and pose an economic and ecological threat to many areas. They hurt native species by pushing them out of their native habitats. If you were in a boat that was fishing in infested...
by Renee Shelton | Dec 30, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, DPFishCo, Food Safety, Seafood
Wild caught shellfish is both delicious, and a fun sporting activity to do. However, shellfish, including those that come from aquafarming, can cause severe poisoning. Bivalves are all filter feeders, and with filter feeding comes the tendency to accumulate and store...
by Renee Shelton | Sep 7, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Food Safety, Safety, Scorpionfish, Seafood
Marine Envenomation Marine envenomation is the resulting poisoning that comes from a sting from a venomous fish or sea animal, such as lionfish, jellyfish, sea urchins, and sting rays. These stings range in seriousness depending on the animal from very mild to lethal...
by Renee Shelton | Aug 16, 2014 | Fishing, Food Safety, Safety
What is Ciguatera and Ciguatoxin? Ciguatoxins are poisonous compounds naturally produced by dinoflagellates, Gambierdiscus toxicus, which are microscopic organisms. These organisms are eaten by reef fish from tropical and subtropical waters. Also, carnivorous tropical...
by Renee Shelton | Jul 7, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Food Safety, Seafood
Scombridae is the family name of the fish associated with Scombroid fish poisoning. While the name comes from the family name of fish closely associated with scombroid poisoning, non-scombroid fish can be affected. Fish that are susceptible to scombroid poisoning...
by Renee Shelton | May 2, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Weather
A tide is the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun. Tides are important for both surfers, boaters, and fishermen alike, and in the case of the grunion, important for...
by Renee Shelton | Apr 7, 2014 | Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Echinoderms, Fishing, Methods and Terminology, Mollusks, Prepping and Fabrication, Seafood, Species ID
All fish and seafood fall under a specific classification. Finfish – Freshwater Freshwater Fish (fish that live in fresh waters) Examples: catfish, lake trout, bluegill, perch, carp, pike, crappie, etc. Saltwater Fish (fish that live in salt waters) Round Fish...
by Renee Shelton | Mar 7, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, DPFishCo, Prepping and Fabrication, Recipes
Here are some of the market names for cut fish that are sold. This list may not cover them all, and some terms may vary from fishmonger to fishmonger or purveyor to purveyor, but the basic terms and descriptions are found below. They are basically in order of size or...
