Sea Stories

Salmon’s popularity is undeniable. It’s one of the three most popular seafoods eaten in the US (along with shrimp and canned tuna). But how much do you know about America’s favorite fish? What’s in a Name The word “salmon” comes from the Latin word salmo or salire, which means “to leap.” It’s no wonder… salmon can jump over 6 feet high to clear obstacles in rivers like rocks, waterfalls and dams. That’s as high as the women’s Olympic high jump record! Pacific salmon belong to the genus Oncorhynchus. The name is derived from the Greek onkos ("hook") and rynchos ("nose"),...

In today's episode of Fish Questions Answered, Helen Stonhill, our Marketing Deckhand, answers two of your excellent questions about ... you guessed it ... fish! If you have a question for Helen, and would like her to answer it in this column, simply email your question to support@sea2table.com. How Long Will Fish Last In My Freezer? Dear Helen,  How long will fish last in my freezer? — Frosty in Phoenix Dear Frosty, It depends if you are talking about fish you freeze yourself at home, or fish purchased from Sea to Table. Sea to Table fish are flash frozen immediately after landing. Flash...

Mabel and Me My name is Helen. I work in the marketing department at Sea to Table, and I’m also a commercial fishing deckhand. Some people find this unusual combination fascinating (mostly the deckhand part) and want to hear more about my job on our 100 year old boat, the F/V Mabel. She was built in 1923 and has worked every season since. Here’s what it’s like to work on her for a day. Up Before Dawn Mabel’s diesel engine roars to life, shaking my bunk and waking me from an exhausted, too short slumber. My bunk is only 20” wide, necessitating the...

Everyone loves lobster, especially Jumbo Lobster Tails. It goes as well with candlelight and champagne as it does with sunshine and beer. But have you ever wondered about the secret lives of these tasty crustaceans? These lobster facts are just as fascinating as lobster is delicious. Lobster Fact #1: Prisoners and Goats Lobsters weren’t always the luxury food they are today. In colonial times, Lobsters were so plentiful along the New England coast that they would wash ashore in piles and were gathered by hand and fed to prisoners, servants and goats. Lobster did not begin to be treated as...