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
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
Sustainable Seafood Guides
The Monteray Bay Aquarium in California have downloadable guides recommending which seafood to buy or to avoid depending on sustainability. The idea is to help consumers and businesses alike to become advocates for ocean friendly seafood. They are available online
Fun Fish Facts
Scallops swim with jet-propelled speed by clapping its shell open and shut. A scallop has thirty-five eyes, all of which are blue. One way to tell the age of a fish is by looking at its scales. They have growth
Good Fish Choices For The Environment and Optimal Health
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) states that fish is a great source of protein, B vitamins, and omega 3 fatty acids (well known for its anti-inflammatory properties). From a cancer standpoint it is advisable to limit fish that
Alaskan Sockeye Salmon with Dill
This is a wonderfully quick and very nutritious meal. With the lovely protein and omega 3 rich salmon, the beta carotene in the carrots and folate and vitamin C in the broccoli. Dill is a perennial herb originally from Eastern Europe.
7 Reasons to Choose Wild Alaskan Salmon
The fish from Alaskan Harvest Seafood is line caught and not farm raised, you can buy the best of the native pacific salmon namely King Salmon (also known as Chinook), Silver Salmon (also called Coho) and Sockeye Salmon. It is