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Fish (General Search)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Brain Food: What Women Should Know About Mercury Contamination in Fish 
 This 2001 report by the Environmental Working Group and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group documents the dangers, especially to pregnant women and nursing mothers, of mercury in some fish species and the need for expanded regulatory safeguards. Includes list of fish to avoid eating. http://www.ewg.org/node/8145 Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jun 18, 2007 Dishwasher Salmon with Cilantro Sauce
Bob Blumer, author of "The Surreal Gourmet: Real Food for Pretend Chefs" and "The Surreal Gourmet Entertains," answers questions about the art of cooking in a dishwasher. He provides his recipe for salmon with cilantro sauce. The salmon is poached in the dishwasher, the sauce is cooked on a stove. Suggests music to cook by, recipe alternatives, and food and wine accompaniments. From Salon.com. http://www.salon.com/nov96/salmon961118.html Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jan 14, 2004 Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Recommendations for intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which "benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of -- or who have -- cardiovascular disease." Provides background and guidelines for (preferably fatty) fish for omega-3 fatty acids, and for other foods containing alpha-linolenic acid ("can become omega-3 fatty acid in the body. The extent of this modification is modest and controversial, however"). Includes links to related articles. From the American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632 Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 28, 2008 FishWatch: U.S. Seafood Facts
This site "can help you make informed decisions about the seafood you eat by providing you with the most accurate and timely information available on the sustainability of U.S. seafood fisheries." Features news, background about seafood and your health, and details about selected types of fish. Also includes data on U.S. seafood imports and exports, a glossary, and descriptions of how some commonly used fishing vessels work. From NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/fishwatch/ Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Nov 1, 2007 Mercury in Fish: Your Questions Answered
Questions and answers about elevated mercury levels found in certain large predatory fish such as shark, marlin, swordfish, and tuna. Discusses the risks to pregnant and breast-feeding women. From the British Food Standards Agency (FSA), "an independent food safety watchdog." http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/faq/mercuryfish/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Aug 11, 2004 Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia (RFE)
The RFE was developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help "officials and purchasers of seafood identify species substitution and economic deception in the marketplace." The site lists fish and other seafood by market, common, regional, scientific, and family names. Images of whole fish and market cuts are provided. Taxonomic (physical characteristics) and other scientific information is available for some species and market and consumer hazard notes are given where applicable.Searchable. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/Seafood/RegulatoryFishEncyclopediaRFE/default.htm Topics: Animals, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Seafood Choices Alliance: Bringing Ocean Conservation to the Table
The mission of the Seafood Choices Alliance is to provide seafood purveyors (fishers, chefs, retailers, etc.) with the information necessary to make responsible choices about seafood. To this end the site includes the SeaSense Database , a list of specific fish with descriptions of how the fish are caught and recommendations from sources such as the National Audubon Society and the Monterey Bay Aquarium on whether to use the fish. http://www.seafoodchoices.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Aug 21, 2001 Seafood Lover's Guide
Part of the Audubon Society's Living Oceans site, the Seafood Lover's Guide is designed to enable consumers to select fish that are both healthy and likely to ensure sustainable fish populations. Varieties of seafood are ranked on the "Fish Scale" from green (abundant) to red (depleted/poorly managed). Resources include PDF files of national and regional wallet cards with the ranking, an explanation of the "Fish Scale," and FAQ. http://www.audubon.org/campaign/lo/seafood/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated May 16, 2003 Seafood Selector
A collection focusing on health and environmental aspects of seafood. Provides a FAQ on seafood and health, an evaluation of fish oil supplements, a seafood selector (indicating health and environmental concerns), a seafood buying guide, and a recipe collection. From the nonprofit organization Environmental Defense. http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=1521 Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Tuna Calculator
"How much tuna can you eat safely? ... This site uses the FDA's own scientific guidelines for what constitutes a safe dose of mercury to calculate the maximum amount of tuna you can safely eat each week and not exceed what the FDA considers a safe exposure level." Enter your weight and gender into the calculator to find your weekly consumption figure. Includes links to related material. From the Environmental Working Group (EWG). http://www.ewg.org/tunacalculator Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Sep 5, 2007 Underwater Harvesters Association
This Web site presents information about geoduck harvesting, including a history of the geoduck clam fishery in British Columbia, a video, and details about the management of geoduck stocks, biology of the clams, research programs, and enforcement of commercial harvesting. Includes cooking information and recipes for geoduck rice chowder, Asian geoduck carpaccio, geoduck papaya ceviche, and stir-fried geoduck. Site is available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. http://www.geoduck.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Aug 5, 2004 What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
This March 2004 document from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides "advice for women who might become pregnant, women who are pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children" with respect to the consumption of fish and shellfish that contain traces of mercury. Includes recommendations, answers to frequently asked questions, and related links. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/Seafood/FoodbornePathogensContaminants/Methylmercury/ucm115662.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Whole Foods Market: Seafood
Information about seafood, including fish, shellfish, and shrimp. The site provides nutrition information, tips for handling seafood safely, and guide to choosing and preparing seafood. Discusses farmed fish and sustainable seafood. The site also includes some frequently asked questions about methylmercury in seafood. From a natural foods chain store. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/seafood.php Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 19, 2008 Wild Salmon Spotlight: Life in the Pacific
Lots of onsite information and hundreds of links to even more information on salmon, with the main focus on the northwest coast of North America. Includes natural history of the fish, salmon resource management, history of salmon fishing on the Pacific Coast, fishing tips and regulations, recipes, and more. From the Canadian Fishing Company, a commercial enterprise headquartered in British Columbia, Canada. http://www.goldseal.ca/wildsalmon/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Industries, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 8, 2004 |
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