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Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Wildlife Notebook Series view detail comment email this

Contains descriptions and drawings of more than 100 animals found in Alaska. Includes big and small game, birds, fish and shellfish, marine mammals, fur bearers, amphibians, and reptiles. From the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G).
http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/pubs/notebook/notehome.php
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy

Last updated Feb 10, 2004


Alaska Seafood Recipes view detail comment email this

Features recipes using crab, cod, halibut, salmon, scallops, shrimp and prawns, sole, and other Alaska seafood. Includes tips and short instructional videos on plank cooking, grilling, seasoning seafood, smoking seafood, and how to tell when a fish is done. From the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.
http://www.alaskaseafood.org/recipes/
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Snacks and Baked Goods

Last updated Jan 15, 2006


California Oyster Culture view detail comment email this

This 1996 article features a history of oyster cultivation in California back to the 1860s. Also includes material about location of production bays, culture techniques, shellfish safety, and the biology of native and foreign oysters. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the University of California, Davis, Department of Animal Science.
http://aqua.ucdavis.edu/DatabaseRoot/pdf/ASAQ-A07.PDF
Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians

Last updated Aug 31, 2009


Dungeness Crab of California and Its Close Relatives view detail comment email this

Overview of Dungeness crab, the "most abundant crab" species in California, and other species, "the aim being to aid identification by a few readily observed characteristics rather than by detailed scientific descriptions." Describes molting, distinction between male and female crabs, and fishing gear. Includes illustrations of the Dungeness, slender, rock, red, and yellow crab species. From the California Department of Fish and Game.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/dungeness_crab.asp
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians

Last updated Nov 1, 2007


Food Safety and Shellfish Programs view detail comment email this

The mission of this Washington State Department of Health program "is to prevent illness and death from eating contaminated food and molluscan shellfish." This site features publications and other information on food safety, biotoxins in shellfish, commercial shellfish licensing and operations, monitoring and classification, and safe harvesting of shellfish. Highlights include a map of shellfish growing areas and a bulletin and maps of beach closures.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/sf/
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy

Last updated Aug 15, 2004


Geoduck Clam (Panopea abrupta) view detail comment email this

This article presents information about "the largest bivalve along Puget Sound [Washington state] and the largest burrowing clam in the world." Includes pictures, facts, and trivia. Also offers advice about digging for geoducks and other shellfish, as well as guidelines for protecting geoducks and water quality. Includes related links. From the Washington State Department of Ecology.
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/pugetsound/species/geoduck.html
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy

Last updated Oct 25, 2004


Lobster Institute: Education view detail comment email this

Educational materials about American lobsters (covering anatomy, diet, life cycle, and habitat) and the lobstering industry. Also features a page for children, teacher resources, and instructions for cooking and eating lobsters. From the Lobster Institute, a group founded jointly by Maine's lobster industry associations and the University of Maine.
http://www.lobsterinstitute.org/index.php?page=4
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Industries

Last updated Aug 26, 2006


Marine Resources of Whatcom County view detail comment email this

This Web site describes the wide variety of marine flora, fauna, and habitats of Whatcom County, Washington state. Includes maps and data on these marine environments, details about shellfish in Whatcom County, information on protecting marine habitats and resources, marine-related news and events, and links. From the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee.
http://www.whatcom-mrc.wsu.edu/
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy

Last updated Mar 21, 2005


Nonindigenous Aquatic Species: Zebra and Quagga Mussel Information view detail comment email this

Compilation of material about two species of shellfish, the zebra and quagga mussels, that have similar ecological and environmental impacts in the U.S. Provides fact sheets, a quagga vs. zebra FAQ, current quagga and zebra mussel sightings maps, historic distribution maps, photos, and more. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
http://nas.er.usgs.gov/taxgroup/mollusks/zebramussel/
Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians

Last updated Nov 7, 2008


Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers view detail comment email this

This industry association represents the "local, state and federal interests of oyster, clam, mussel, scallop and geoduck growers from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii." The "Shellfish 101" section of the website features consumer information such as photos of species, seasonality and safety tips, and recipes. Also includes photos, fact sheets, lists of growers, a bibliography, job listings, and links to material about specific states.
http://www.pcsga.org
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy

Last updated Jun 21, 2006


Underwater World: American Oyster view detail comment email this

This site from the Canadian government describes the American oyster, a mollusk native to the North American Atlantic coast. Topics include where it is found, anatomy, reproduction, growth, enemies and hazards, and farming. In English and French. From Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/zone/underwater_sous-marin/oyster/oyster-huitre-eng.htm
Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians

Last updated Dec 30, 2008


What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish view detail comment email this

This March 2004 document from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides "advice for women who might become pregnant, women who are pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children" with respect to the consumption of fish and shellfish that contain traces of mercury. Includes recommendations, answers to frequently asked questions, and related links.
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/Seafood/FoodbornePathogensContaminants/Methylmercury/ucm115662.htm
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health

Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Whole Foods Market: Seafood view detail comment email this

Information about seafood, including fish, shellfish, and shrimp. The site provides nutrition information, tips for handling seafood safely, and guide to choosing and preparing seafood. Discusses farmed fish and sustainable seafood. The site also includes some frequently asked questions about methylmercury in seafood. From a natural foods chain store.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/seafood.php
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety

Last updated Sep 19, 2008




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