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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.

A win-win: The Irish seafood company showcasing local Albacore Tuna

Feb 1, 20242 min read

A seafood business in Killybegs, Ireland has opened a centre to showcase locally-caught seafood, including Albacore Tuna.

Great gurnards! Super easy one-pot wonders

Jan 25, 20242 min read

Great gurnards may well sound like a line from a 1960s Carry On film, but the words also apply to a wonderful, and often over-looked fish that’s ideal for a quick, one-pot…

Cornish ‘Value of Seafood’ report highlights more than just worth

Jan 19, 20243 min read

A new report by the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation (CFPO), which represents fishermen all over Cornwall, highlights the value of seafood to the county, but also demonstrates the diverse, and overlooked, range…

It’s true – oysters have an image problem

Jan 5, 20243 min read

To me, there’s few things better than a freshly shucked oyster – weighing heavy in the hand. Many disagree, but are they right?

Few surprises in annual UK seafood report

Dec 22, 20232 min read

An annual report which looks at the UK seafood industry has revealed few surprises in terms of home consumption of seafood.