Sea Stories — seafood questions

Did you know that the Gulf of Mexico is the 9th largest body of water in the world? Covering about 6,000 square miles, it is bordered by five US states to the north, five Mexican states in the west, and Cuba in the southeast. Its sunny white beaches and blue waters are amongst the most beautiful on the planet. The gulf’s warm waters and diverse habitats are home to many marine species, from the giant sperm whale to the humble, yet tasty, Wild Gulf Shrimp (we’ll get to those in a minute).   The Gulf of Mexico, by the Numbers...

Gulf of Maine Redfish, Atlantic Winter Skate and West Coast Dover Sole populations may be thriving, but neither fishermen nor consumers are paying them much attention. In most years, only a small percentage of the allowable catch of these fish are taken. Add to that the fact that some, like skate, are considered bycatch. Plus, Lobstermen use the majority of Gulf of Maine Redfish landed as lobster bait. These are some seriously underutilized species that, like Rodney Dangerfield, get no respect.  Underutilized Species are Good for Your Palette, Your Pocketbook and Your Planet A shift in demand, even a little, from...

Do you really know what kind of fish you are getting at your supermarket or restaurant? Fish Fraud, where one type of fish is substituted for another, is a real thing. At Sea to Table, we go to great lengths to ensure what you ordered is what you're eating.

Salmon is the second most consumed seafood in the US, right between shrimp and canned tuna. You probably know that some of the salmon we eat is wild caught, and others farmed. But what is the difference between farm raised fish vs wild caught fish, and should you care? The answer is yes. You should care very much.   What’s the Difference Between Farm-Raised and Wild-Caught Fish? When you are talking about farm raised vs wild caught, the first thing you should look at is the environment in which they grow up, and the food that they eat. For instance,...