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This is your mackerel manual: everything you need to know from general mackerel behavior to the specifics of the most common species at the supermarket: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Atlantic mackerel, and Jack mackerel!

Individuals, communities, and nations must commit to sustainable means of seafood harvesting and consumption. Still, it can be hard to know where to start shifting habits and perspectives on a massive scale. What sort of changes do we need to make as individual consumers? 

Though farmed fish has a bad reputation, it is not as simple as farmed fish = bad and wild fish = good. Farming practices, fishing practices, and flavor preferences are all important considerations. The debate between buying farmed or wild fish is complex; dive into the details of this important discussion!

 It is a spicy topping of African origin, an artifact of Portuguese colonization of Africa. Today we’ll explore the sauce’s history and better understand: what is peri peri sauce?

In their natural habitat, sardines are part of a complex food web. Understanding their natural prey and predators helps us better understand and protect the ecosystems they live in.

Portugal's proximity to the water has most notably influenced its dishes in the way of seafood, but it is also known for exquisite meat dishes, desserts, and drinks. Let’s take a trip to the kitchen and explore 15 Traditional Portuguese Foods to Try.

Farmed fish has a bad reputation for being environmentally unfriendly. However, sustainable aquaculture is possible and can be a viable source of protein as we move away from beef and other resource-intensive meats. What exactly is sustainable aquaculture?

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are re-evaluating our processes in order to make sure that our customers receive their product on time, without overwhelming our shipping partners.

The global fishing industry is staggeringly large and continues to grow every year. But along with this growth comes a significant consequence: bycatch. What exactly is bycatch? And how can we avoid supporting it?

Particularly with food habits, we can be part of massive industry shifts based on the companies we support and the food products we buy. So what about sardines? Are they sustainable? Well, it all depends on the fishery.

Sardines represent one of the more sustainable, healthiest additions to your diet. They are abundant in the ocean, healthy on your plate, and won’t hurt your wallet too much either.

Definitions for sardines vary by location. Many species of small fish are called sardines and may be sold in stores. However, true sardines are a particular species of fish.