Species Name:Paralabrax maculatofasciatus Sustainability Rating: Red (Avoid) What:Wild-caught Spotted Sand Bass from Mexico. When:Seasonal (Winter) Where/How:Where: Mexico How: Hook & Line-Caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Get ready for an aquatic adventure as we plunge into the vibrant Gulf of California, fondly known as the Sea of Cortés or Cortez! This enchanting slice of the Pacific Ocean, nestled between Baja …
Oysters, Sweet Island Kiss
Species Name:Crassostrea virginica Sustainability Rating: Green – Best Choice What:A fantastic farm-raised oysters from Canada When: Where/How:Where: Rustico, Prince Edward Island How: Farm-raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics ) Harvested from the crystal clear waters of Rustico, Sweet Island Kiss oysters offer an exceptional culinary experience. These choice size delicacies boast a briny flavor with a hint of sweetness and …
Swordfish (DSBG Caught)
Why Deep-Set Buoy Gear? Buoy strike indicators show when a fish is on the line, allowing for rapid processing of swordfish and live release of non-target catch Non-targets like sea turtles and sharks are avoided by strategically positioning hooks at depths below the surface waters during the day Deep-setting provides the west coast with a low-impact option for landing local …
Shrimp, Wild Blue
Species Name:Litopenaeus stylirostris Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Fresh wild Blue Mexican Shrimp caught by small panga boats. Available through Special Order Only (Order by Thursday for Wednesday Delivery) Packed in 20lb cases When:Seasonal (September-March) Where/How:Where: Sea of Cortez; Gulf of California How: Wild-Caught; Drift net, Cast nets, and bottom trawl from panga boats Back to Product Guide Characteristics Boat-to-Table …
Salmon, IceFjord
Species Name:Salmo salar Sustainability Rating:ASC Certified What:ASC certified premium Atlantic Salmon from Iceland, where fish farming regulations are among the strictest in the world regarding environmental impact. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Iceland How – Farm-Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics IceFjord Salmon is raised and harvested in the pristine waters of Iceland, home to only 1.5% of the world’s salmon …
Squid, California Market
Species Name:Doryteuthis opalescens Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice 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. …
Oysters, Coromandel
Species Name:Crassostrea gigas Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:A Pacific Oyster from the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand When:Available May – October Where/How:Where – New Zealand How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Harvested from the pristine waters surrounding the Coromandel Peninsula, the flavor of these oysters reflects the nutrient-rich and pollution-free waters from which they are harvested. …
Oysters, Island Petite
Species Name:Crassostrea gigas Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Carefully farm-raised Pacific Oysters from Northern Puget Sound in Samish Bay, Washington. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Washington How – Farm-raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics These 2-inch size oysters are tumbled and as a result, have smooth, strong shells that are great for presentation and shucking. Though they may be small, these …
Oysters, Buckley Bay
Species Name:Crassostrea gigas Sustainability Rating: Green – Best Choice What:A farm-raised Pacific Oyster from Baynes Sound. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: British Columbia How: Tray-raised and beach finished Back to Product Guide Characteristics Buckley Bay Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) is a Pacific Oyster from Baynes Sound, southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. These 3” to 3.5” size oysters are tray-raised and beach …