Sea Stories

Save Bristol Bay, Stop Pebble Mine Bristol Bay is the lifeblood of Alaska. Home to the world’s largest wild sockeye salmon run, the bay provides tens of thousands of Alaskan jobs and feeds Americans from coast to coast. At Sea to Table, we depend on Bristol Bay for the wild salmon we are proud to provide to our customers. And our Bristol Bay fishermen depend on us to provide a fair price for their catch to support their families and community. But this relationship, and the salmon that sustains it, is facing an existential threat from the Pebble Mine project....

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...