Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Arctic Char is closely related to Salmon and Trout (and is a member of the salmonidae family) When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Washington How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Since they come from the same family, it’s easy to compare the flavor and texture of Char to Salmon – with a milder …
Caviar, White Sturgeon (Mt. Lassen)
Sustainability Rating: Green – Best Choice What:Local responsibly raised California white sturgeon When:Year-round Where/How:Where: California How: Farm-raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics California’s white sturgeon caviar offers a clean, elegant flavor with subtle nutty and buttery undertones, complemented by a delicate brininess. The meticulous curing process enhances its natural richness while preserving a fresh, pure taste. The texture is …
Striped Bass, (Pacifico) Farmed True
Sustainability Rating:Blue – Eco Certified What:Pacifico Aquaculture True Striped Bass are sustainably open-ocean raised striped bass, not to be confused with the hybrid species currently farmed in freshwater ponds and lakes. Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis), also known in the wild as rock fish or stripers, are large fish with black stripes running along their silvery metallic sides. BAP Certified with …
Yellowtail
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative (USA; all catch methods) Yellow – Good Alternative (Mexico; handline) Red – Avoid (Mexico; drift and set net) What:Yellowtail (aka: Amberjack) is often mistakenly referred to as a Tuna, but is actually a member of the Jack family. Schools of Yellowtail migrate along the coastlines of California and Mexico. During the summer, schools migrate south …
Wreckfish
Sustainability Rating: Grey – Unrated What:Also known as Sea Bass, Bass and Stone Bass, this is a deep-water species and sought after fish due to its reputation for superior flavor and texture. This king of the depths has a dark grey upper body and light grey/silver belly with a massive head and mouth. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: South Atlantic, East Coast, …
Whitefish, Lake
Sustainability Rating: Yellow – Good Alternative What:Lake whitefish, part of the trout/salmon family Salmonidae, is an important commercial catch in the Great Lakes, in both Canada and the US. When:Available year round Where/How:Where: Lake Superior How: Wild caught; gillnet Back to Product Guide Characteristics Considered one of the best tasting freshwater fish, Lake Whitefish have a high fat content …
Wolffish, Spotted
Sustainability Rating: grey – unranked What:A bottom dwelling large marine fish of the Anarhichadidae family that’s also known as the Leopardfish. Although historically known as ocean catfish, Wolfish is not related to the freshwater catfish. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: Iceland How: Wild; hook & line Back to Product Guide Characteristics Spotted Wolffish’s diet consists primarily of shellfish which gives its …
Wahoo (Ono)
Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid (Floating Object Purse Seine (FAD) catch method) Yellow – Good Alternative (Longline; US & West Central Pacific Ocean) What:Caught individually by long liners, Wahoo spend their time in the open ocean. Although they are a bit unpredictable, they can be found near natural flotsam or man-made fish aggregation devices. When:Available year-round (peak landings May – October) …
Turbot
Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Turbot is a tasty member of the flounder family When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Spain How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Farmed Turbot has a beautiful, almost gleaming white flesh that cooks up white and firm with a mild flavor (similar to wild turbot). Cooking it on the bone helps boost …
Tuna, Yellowfin
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:A popular member of the tuna family, sometimes called “Ahi” When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: Various Locations; Hawaii How: Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna Exclusive Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Program Grading Guide Back to Product Guide Characteristics Yellowfin Tuna, with its gorgeous red color, is often served raw or quickly seared. After it is cooked, it loses that …