Squid, California Market

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Species Name:Loligo opalescens Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:California Market Squid has been a local industry since the 1860’s, when Chinese Fisherman began harvesting this tasty seafood off Monterey Bay… in the 1980’s  increased effort in Southern California increased squid landings state-wide. The Monterey Bay season runs from April to November and in Southern California landings begin in November and run through April. …

Pollock

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Species Name:Gadus chalcogrammus Sustainability Rating:Yellow  – Good Alternative What:Pollock, previously known as Alaska Pollock or Walleye Pollock is a member of the Cod family. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Alaska How – Wild-caught; Mid-water Trawl   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Pollock is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a mild white fish. Great for fish chowders and soups, and …

Crabs, Blue

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Species Name:Callinectes sapidus Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Blue Crabs harvested from US waters When:Pre-Order Only Where/How:Where – USA How – Wild Caught/Traps Back to Product Guide Characteristics Blue Crabs are an iconic East Coast Seafood. It’s hard work to extract their delicious, sweet meat from their legs and bodies, but is a fun social event that people love! For …

Snapper, American Red

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Species Name:Lutjanus campechanus Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:A delicious member of the snapper family When:Sporadic Availability Where/How: Where – Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic How – Wild Caught; Longline Back to Product Guide Characteristics True American Red Snapper is not often available – mainly due to restrictive management put in place to help populations rebuild.  All that good managment …