Wild Seafood & Nutrition Blog

Microplastics are a growing environmental concern, but what do they really mean for seafood and human health? Learn what science says, what is still unknown,...

Wild and farmed seafood differ in nutrition, fat content, and sourcing. Learn how wild seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest compares and how to...

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...

Alaska's salmon runs, the five species behind them, and why one fish carries so much of the state's identity — with a few ways to...

“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...

What the radioactive shrimp recalls mean for consumers, how to respond, and why traceable U.S. wild-caught seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest gives added...

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...

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...

Wild shrimp from the warm waters of the U.S. Gulf Coast, caught and flash-frozen without sulfites. Where they come from, and how they compare with...

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...

Earth Month is a good moment to look at where seafood actually comes from. What sustainability means for a wild fishery, and the choices behind...

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...

Protein per calorie, the nutrients that come with it, and the land and water it takes to produce — how wild seafood compares with the...

Where albacore tuna sits on omega-3s and mercury, what the heart-health research does and does not establish, and how troll-caught Pacific albacore compares with the...

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...

Rock paintings, medieval preservation, colonial trade routes, canned goods and white tablecloths. The long road that brought fish to your plate, told for Seafood Month.

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,...

West coast meets east coast: how Dungeness and blue crab differ in size, sweetness, harvest waters and season, and which dishes each one suits best.

One fish, an entire food web. From spawning gravel to grizzlies and orcas, here is how salmon hold Pacific Northwest ecosystems together, and why the...

Four days at Seafood Expo North America in Boston — who we met, what the industry was talking about, and a few familiar faces along...

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.

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...