Seafood in the News
Recently there has been an increasing interest from the public and the media surrounding the seafood industry with many media outlets focusing on the health benefits of seafood and the new information that is becoming available. We have included some recent articles below so that you can continue to make informed decisions for your seafood needs.
King salmon off menu
By Michael Gardner, U-T SACRAMENTO BUREAU, April 21, 2008
SACRAMENTO – San Diego restaurateur Craig Ghio relishes wild, fresh king salmon as the “filet mignon” of the sea. But even at filet mignon prices, this delicacy will be a rare catch of the day this season. State and federal regulators, in an unprecedented bid to prevent the fish from disappearing, have shut down king salmon harvests off the coasts of California and Oregon.Read More
Beech-Nut adds wild Alaska salmon to baby food
By Margaret Bauman, Alaska Journal of Commerce,
April 20, 2008
Wild Alaska pink salmon, combined with sweet potatoes, is one of a new line of nutritious foods for babies aged 8 months and older that was introduced this spring by Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp.Read More
Could oily fish help autism?
Daily Express,
We know fish oils can enhance brain development and combat depression but new evidence suggests that it could be used on another range of disorders, says BARBARA LANTIN. Read More
The fish you choose makes a difference
By Leslie Cole, The (Portland) Oregonian,
No one's saying you need a Ph.D. in marine biology to eat a piece of fish. But to find seafood that's healthy for you, and for the oceans and coastal communities, educate yourself before plunking down your money. Read more
Weighing the latest facts on seafood safety, health benefits
By Maureen Callahan, Cooking Light,
We've learned that some varieties of fish are low in fat and contain oils that keep the heart healthy. But recent reports about contaminants such as mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, have prompted some health experts to rethink their advice about seafood. Read more
The Alphas of Omega-3s
By Lauren Russell Griffin, Cooking Light
Marine sources of omega-3s are rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the two most frequently studied forms and those that have been most strongly linked to potential health benefits. Plant sources contain higher levels of alpha-linolenic acid (
Taking Worry Off the Plate
By Nick Fox, The New York Times,
WATCHING the amount of mercury in your diet does not have to mean avoiding seafood.
You can eat a plate of salmon almost every day of the week. The same with fish fillet sandwiches, which are usually made from pollock. Both of those fish are on the New York City Health Department’s list of seafood that women of childbearing age and young children can eat five times a week without risk from mercury. The list and other information on mercury in seafood is available on a topics page at nytimes.com/dining. Read more
New research backs benefits of fish diet in Alzheimer’s
A new research project has added further weight to findings of fish-rich diets being capable of fending off various ailments, adding Alzheimer’s disease to an ever-growing list of illnesses that can be warded off by Omega-3. Read more
Scientists urge $2-3 billion study of ocean health
By Alister Doyle, Environment Correspondent,
OSLO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Marine scientists called on Sunday for a $2-3 billion study of threats such as overfishing and climate change to the oceans, saying they were as little understood as the Moon. Read more
Should Pregnant Women Eat More Seafood?
By Nick Fox, The New York Times, January 30, 2008
For years, pregnant and nursing women have been warned to limit the amount of fish they eat, because many marine species may contain high levels of mercury, which endangers newborns and fetuses. Yesterday, however, a children’s health group challenged the conventional wisdom, advising pregnant women and nursing mothers to eat more fish so as to ensure optimal brain development in their babies. Read more
Sea Change In Pregnancy Diet Advice
(CBS) Doctors and scientists from around the country say pregnant and breastfeeding women have become so fearful about eating fish that might contain mercury, they’re not getting enough seafood and that could be hurting themselves - and their babies. Read More
Eat fish while pregnant, U.S.
By Will Dunham, Reuters,
Mothers again urged to eat fish
Advisory at odds with FDA guidance
By Sally Squires, The
Pregnant and breast-feeding women should eat at least 12 ounces of fish and seafood per week to ensure their babies' optimal brain development, a coalition of top scientists from private groups and federal agencies plans to declare today in a public advisory that marks a major break with current
