The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has just released a booklet titled Alaska Seafood Sustainability in Plain English. It is aimed at the food service industry to be able to clearly inform consumers about their source of seafood and in layman’s
Navy Training Activities May Affect Fish
The Navy held a meeting last Thursday in Kodiak to hear from residents about their proposal to increase training in the area. Kodiak residents have reservations about the Navy’s plans in fact a representative from The Alaska Marine Conservation Council
A Look Back at Alaska’s 2009 Fishing Year
62% of America’s seafood comes from Alaska. A staggering 96% of the wild salmon caught comes from Alaska. Alaska is the Worlds number 9 seafood producer. Alaska’s seafood sustainability program is the envy of the World. Salmon harvest in 2009
Alaskan Classrooms are Incubating Salmon Eggs
During these winter months Alaskan school children are watching eagerly as the salmon eggs in specially designed tanks prepare to hatch. The little fry slowly develop in the cold water aquariums in 100 schools, they rest in redds or nests
Omega 3 Is Good for the Eyes
New Research shows that a diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, abundant in oily fish, is protective for our eyes. The study looked at 1837 people with early signs of macular degeneration and followed them for 12 years. The people
How to Get Your Vitamin D in Winter Months
During the darker months of winter there is often not enough sunlight to make vitamin D. This vital nutrient has been in the spotlight in recent months for its protection against heart disease, diabetes and overall good health. It was
Italian Christmas Feast
This post comes from www.italianfoodforever.com: An Italian Christmas revolves around faith, family and an abundance of food. Throughout the holiday season, food plays an integral part in the celebration. Women spend days, sometimes weeks preparing their family’s favorite recipes that