In 1614, Captain John Smith wrote in his journal that the Striped bass enabled the Pilgrims in the Massachusetts Bay Colony to survive their first winters.Striped bass were once so plentiful they were used to fertilize fields; but, because of their value to early settlers, such use was banned by the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1649.

Here is the information you need to make responsible and sustainable choices the next time you venture into the seafood department.

National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center to focus on Atlantic Salmon According to a February 2003 study by the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), shifting demographics and population growth will create strong demand for seafood in the United States over the next two decades. As I wrote recently at [...]

Wild Salmon from California, Oregon Not Available in 2008 OK, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program may be a little slow in the uptake but they have finally removed California and Oregon wild-caught salmon off of the “Best Choice” list from their pocket guide and website. Why? Because the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) [...]