10 Halibut Recipes for Every Cooking Method

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...

How to Poach Fish

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...

Aquatic Nuisance Species

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,...
Ciguatera and Ciguatoxin

Ciguatera and Ciguatoxin

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...
Scombroid Fish Poisoning

Scombroid Fish Poisoning

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...
The Role of the Tides

The Role of the Tides

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...