Scallops are a species of shellfish that are loved by many. In New England, we can get Sea Scallops or Bay Scallops. Commercial fisherman work everyday to bring us the seafood and shellfish we love. We can look at the fishing vessels, the differences between types of shellfish, and look at quota to try and understand the day boats that...
Commercial Fishing is an industry that has flourished not only nationally, but globally. The fishing industry provides fresh fish as seafood is in great demand all over the world. There are many details to commercial fishing like the boats, ownership, and quota restrictions. Read on to learn more about the fishing industry, and see how seafood goes from the sea...
Haddock and Cod are two of the most popular of the white fish. Everyone loves these favorites, especially during the summertime, and cooked in so many different ways. We’re going to break down the similarities and differences between the top two species of America’s favorite white fish. These two fishes are very similar, as it’s hard to tell them apart-...
You may know some of them, and you may eat some of them every day. Others you may never have heard before, but now you’ll be able to recognize it on the menu and try something new. We’ve put together a short guide with four different species of tuna. If you’re a tuna lover, check out this out! Read...
Shrimp is one of the ocean’s many delicacies. There are so many ways to consume shrimp, and everyone prefers it differently. Read on to find the three best ways we recommend preparing shrimp. If you don’t make them for your very next fish dish, then that’s quite alright; you’ll want to wait for the right moment to bring out these...
A Seafood Favorite A seafood staple, Clam Chowder is a much-loved dish. Summertime or Wintertime, clam chowder is often consumed all year long in all different parts of the world. With fresh clams and the right seasoning, clam chowder is often the crowd pleaser. There are 3 main ways to prepare clam chowder, and the different styles represent where they...
Fish has been rooted in history, and become part of traditions that are popularly celebrated in America. One of the most renowned and revered is the Feast of Seven Fishes. It’s an Italian-American tradition, also known as The Vigil, in which families celebrate by eating a grand meal of multiple fish and seafood dishes. Many families celebrate with the Feast...
Are you ready for spring to start? I know I am and now that the weather is ever-so-slowly getting warmer and the days are getting longer, you may be beginning to think about firing up that grill again – even if you have to dig it out of a pile of snow. Here at Channel Fish, we say “Go for...
What’s the connection between eating fish, IQ, and sleep habits? According to a new study (December 2017), published in the journal Scientific Reports and completed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, children who eat fish once a week or more sleep better and score higher, on average, on IQ tests than children who never eat fish or do so...
The research is in and the benefits of fish have been confirmed once again. Fish is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. These powerful omega-3s are an essential fatty acid which have been linked to improve heart health. Fish is also a good source of vitamin D, which helps keep bones healthy, as well as vitamin B2,...
