Seafood Soundbites: What Does Sustainable Mean?
10/28/2016
What does the term “sustainable fisheries” mean and why should it be important to you when buying fish? How do you know if your fish is sustainably caught? Watch this short video to learn more.
Seafood – Something for Everyone
10/24/2016
From finfish to shellfish, Americans love seafood, and it’s easy to see why. Celebrate October’s National Seafood Month by watching this delicious video.
Seafood Soundbites: Where Does Your Seafood Come From?
10/17/2016
See how QR code tags on seafood allow you to trace information about where your seafood was caught, the name of the boat, the name of the fisher and recipes on how to cook the fish. Traceability ensures you’re getting high quality U.S. seafood.
Seafood Soundbites: How Do You Shuck an Oyster?
10/11/2016
Do you know how to shuck an oyster? John Paul Sebatier and Johnny of Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Washington D.C. demonstrate the Chesapeake stab method of shucking oysters.
Seafood Soundbites: How Do You Know if Your Fish is Fresh?
10/05/2016
How fresh is that fish you're buying? A few helpful tips on eyeing fish freshness are offered up by John Rorapaugh, "Seafood Evangelist" with ProFish in Washington, D.C.
Journey to Sustainable Fisheries – MSA Turns 40
04/13/2016
How did the United States get to where it is today with sustainable fisheries? Through 40 years of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Get to Know Your Seafood
02/26/2015
Get to know your seafood from ocean to plate. Our video explores the journey your seafood makes to get to your plate.
Healthy Habitat: Key to U.S. Seafood and Fisheries
07/15/2014
Watch this short video to learn more about the important role healthy habitat serves as the foundation of America’s seafood and fisheries and what NOAA is doing to conserve habitat to rebuild fisheries.
Getting Back to Local – Your Fishermen and Seafood
11/24/2013
Bistro Owner Evan Mallett explains how purchasing local, sustainable seafood, both wild and farmed, has been a boon to his business. Bistro patrons get the freshest seafood and local fishermen are supported by their community.
Marine Aquaculture: A Promising Future
11/07/2013
Marine aquaculture creates new opportunities for commercial fishermen who are beginning to look to aquaculture as a complement to their fishing activities.
The Great American Surfclam
10/28/2013
Surfclams support a multimillion-dollar fishery along the East Coast and are the most important commercial clam species harvested in our waters. Find out what makes the surfclam fishery a model of sustainability.
Sustainable Seafood – A U.S. Success Story
09/19/2013
The United States is a recognized global leader in responsibly managed fisheries and sustainable seafood. And you can help too! This video introduces consumers to FishWatch.gov, which provides easy-to-understand, science-based facts to help users make smart, sustainable seafood choices.
The ABCs of Stock Assessment
06/24/2013
Watch our new sketch animation video, which tackles the often-misunderstood topic of stock assessments. Learn more about how we balance data and uncertainty in our approach to stock assessments.
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