Wild Seafood & Nutrition Blog

Meet Jesse and Molly and follow their next chapter aboard the F/V Marilyn J, the Besecker family’s commercial fishing boat, from Alaska to the Washington...

The USDA just announced a new Office of Seafood, and while it might not sound like a big deal at first, it’s a meaningful shift....

A new federal law strengthens efforts to reduce marine debris and plastic pollution in U.S. oceans. Learn what the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act...

Farmed fish is often marketed as the future of sustainable seafood. But when you look at the full system, from fish feed to plastic pollution,...

Fishing crews in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are starting to see fewer and smaller halibut. Here is what is happening on the water and...

Congress just took meaningful action for American seafood, creating a USDA seafood liaison and moving to keep Chinese seafood out of school lunches. Here is...

“Like many Alaskans, I grew up with a freezer full of fish and little reason to buy seafood elsewhere. But when the pandemic hit, everything...

Alaska cut king salmon quotas sharply in 2025, sending far fewer fish to market. Why harvest limits move the way they do, and what it...

A look back at the 2025 Pacific halibut season, why harvest limits tightened, and what reduced supply meant for fishermen and seafood buyers.

The behind-the-scenes work of commercial fishing is rarely glamorous — but it’s the foundation of everything. In this post, Molly, the wife of one of...

A new federal executive order aims to restore American seafood competitiveness by supporting U.S. fishermen, reducing regulatory burdens, and cracking down on unfair imports. Learn...

Not all fishing is created equal. At Premier Catch, we partner with fishermen using sustainable methods like pot fishing and longlining to protect ocean health....

Why choosing American wild seafood matters for fishing families, domestic fisheries and a more transparent supply chain — and what to look for when buying...

Alaska is the only U.S. state with a constitutional mandate for sustainable resource management — making it a global leader in responsible fishing. Learn how...

Looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Wild-caught seafood — especially from Alaska — is the most climate-friendly complete protein available. Learn why wild Alaska seafood...

New seafood tariffs announced in April 2025 are expected to reshape global supply chains and pricing — even for businesses like ours that sell only...

Molly Ekstrom has spent her life on the water and is raising a family around the season. A conversation about fishing, marriage, and what keeps...

His family has set-netted salmon near Yakutat since the 1950s. Jessie Pavlik on life aboard the F/V Sherrie Marie and what he wishes seafood buyers...

A commercial fisherwoman who grew up in an Alaskan fishing family answers our questions: how she started, the best part of the job, and what...

The National Fisheries Institute's latest report provides a comprehensive look at America's seafood consumption, and we're excited to break down the top 10 seafood species...

A scientific review of Norway's farmed Atlantic salmon industry identified seven ways it puts pressure on wild Atlantic cod. What the researchers found, and why...

Molly Ekstrom, first mate on the F/V Sherrie Marie, on what commercial fishing actually looks like — the scientific programs crews take part in, and...

Seafood feeds more people, on less land and water, than almost any other protein. What the blue foods research says about feeding a growing world.

From the vastness of the oceans to the seafood on our plates, the journey is intricate and can have a considerable impact on the planet,...

Alaska produces more seafood than any other state, and has its own marketing institute to match. Meet ASMI, and how it represents everyone from fishermen...

One of the partners behind our sourcing decisions: how Fish Choice helps a seafood company keep tabs on sustainability, and where Seafood Watch fits in.

Overfishing, plastic pollution and a warming climate all land on the same ocean. A look at the business coalition Oceana built to push back on...

Ocean Wise helps people understand what overfishing and habitat loss actually cost. Here is why we partner with them, and what it means for the...

Industry leaders, a registered dietitian co-founder, and a push to get Americans eating more seafood. Here is what the National Seafood Council Taskforce does.

How U.S. wild-capture fisheries are actually managed — the science-based plans, the regional councils behind them, and what that means for the fish you buy.