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Tilapia: the pros and cons of a divisive fish

May 5, 20245 min read

With major tilapia supplier Regal Springs hailing the success of a six-month trial with British pub chain Greene King in using tilapia in its fish and chip meals we take a closer…

May in season spotlight: Spider crab

May 2, 20243 min read

With its spiky, armoured shell and spindly, stilt-like legs the spider may seem a strange choice for May’s in season spotlight – but if you can look past the crab’s out-of-this-world-appearance then…

A hidden benefit of eating mussels revealed

May 1, 20243 min read

High in protein and low in fat, the humble (and affordable) mussel is an underappreciated and unloved seafood superstar. However, in addition to its benefits to us as a vitamin-rich food source,…

Our new favourite fish: Sand sole

Apr 26, 20243 min read

High-quality Scottish mackerel is proving popular in Japan with sales surging and more demand expected.

Scottish mackerel proving popular in Japan

Apr 22, 20242 min read

High-quality Scottish mackerel is proving popular in Japan with sales surging and more demand expected.

April in season spotlight: John Dory

Apr 19, 20242 min read

Never judge a book and all that… Despite its unusual appearance the John Dory is a very fine fish, and one growing in popularity (and price).

Supermarket Safari: The Surprising Joy of Overseas Fish Counters

Apr 18, 20246 min read

We’ve developed a fascination for overseas supermarkets. Whilst the tourists do their thing, we’re out seeking supermarket fish counters.

Seafood superheroes: Sardines, herring and anchovies could save your life

Apr 11, 20243 min read

Swapping red meat for ‘forage fish’ such as sardines, herring and anchovies could save up to 750,000 lives a year newly-published data suggests.

Unveiling the Seafood Secrets of Railay, Thailand

Apr 3, 20246 min read

Many travel bloggers write about the breath-taking beauty of Railay, Thailand and its turquoise sea, powder-sugar sands and picture-postcard setting. However, we weren’t in town in search of yet more advertiser-friendly superlatives.…

Umami apocalypse: baked cuttlefish crisps in Bangkok

Mar 31, 20242 min read

When in Bangkok we discovered baked cuttlefish crisps it seemed like our great passions had collided. As it turns out, we were wrong.

Exploring Bangkok: A unique seafood haven amidst sweltering chaos

Mar 28, 20244 min read

Bangkok is a swirling, sweltering, chaotic mass of people, noise and colour. Discover why for seafood lovers there’s no destination quite like it.

Stark images: Fishermen and the perils of fishing

Mar 2, 20242 min read

Next time you’re blissfully tucking into your favourite seafood dish remember these stark images of the crew of a prawn trawler being rescued after their vessel sank off the coast of Argyll.