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Why Seafood Independence Is a False Promise

A reflection on the growing push for “seafood independence” in the U.S. and why it falls short.

Emily de Sousa, Fisheries Scientist

Seafood 101

Travel

Recipes

What’s Cookin!

This one's for the food lovers — that's how all of this started for me. Mostly seafood, with a few strays. I'll tell you what to look for at the counter and what matters once it hits the pan, then I'll get out of your way. Cook the thing. Pour something delicious.

PartnershipS & On Location

Science

Sustainability

Fishing Gear Types & Sustainability

The main types of fishing gear used in commercial fisheries today and some of their sustainability implications and impact on the marine environment.

Aquaculture and the Future of Blue Foods

How can food from the ocean support sustainable development? This was one of the questions that we were trying to address onboard the One Ocean Expedition, a 55,000 nautical mile voyage around the world on Norway's oldest tallship.

Lifestyle

My Seafood Story

Growing up in a Portuguese household, I’ve been surrounded by seafood my entire life, peeling shrimp since before I could even walk. Seafood has always been part of my personal and family identity; it’s what I expect at family gatherings, it’s the food I gravitate towards at restaurants, it’s influenced my travel decisions, and ultimately shaped my career trajectory.

How Seaside with Emily was started

Seaside with Emily is a seafood lover’s guide to the world. Here, I share the world’s seafood stories through radical transparency and authentic storytelling.

My TEDx Experience

I DID A TEDX TALK. WHAT?! Honestly, sometimes I still can’t believe it. This was absolutely one of the greatest highlights of my life and I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity and even more fortunate to get to share it with all of you!

Entertaining

How to Pair Wine with Seafood

Pairing seafood and wine is easier than you think, and once you understand a few basic principles, you'll be able to pick a great bottle for just about anything that comes out of the water.

Recipes

Recipe: Coconut Curry Mussels

I love mussels. They’re easily one of my favourite seafoods, but I’ve never really made them at home on my own. Until now.

Cozy Seafood Dishes to Make this Winter

Somewhere along the way, seafood got boxed into “summer food” status - grilled fish, ceviche, patios, beach vibes only. But seafood can be just as cozy, comforting, and deeply satisfying on a cold winter night.

Recipe: Creamy Lobster Mac n Cheese

This creamy lobster mac n cheese is my take on the ultimate comfort food. Rich, cheesy, and full of lobster, it’s the kind of dish that feels just as at home at a holiday table as it does on a cozy night in.

Recipe: Healthy Lentil Mackerel Salad

This mackerel recipe pairs with lentils for an extra protein punch. Best of all? Since the lentils are the only thing that you need to cook for this recipe, it can be put together in less than half an hour.

Recipe: Lobster Eggs Benedict

I am obsessed with eggs Benedict and of course, I'm also obsessed with seafood, so it was only a matter of time before my two food loves came together in a perfect seafood Benedict.

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