Craig is temporarily a post-doctoral fellow at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute who is looking for a permanent position. He spends most of his time balancing his overwhelming geekdom with normalcy so he can function in the real world. Luckily his wife likes his geekiness.
Peter Etnoyer is a Graduate Research Associate at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He studies deep corals and ocean fronts, and he loves to be on the water.
Kevin Zelnio is a Graduate Student Researcher at Penn State studying the ecology of hydrothermal vent and methane seep communities. He raises awareness of the plight of the spineless through folk music.
Today Oceana published a report showing that three trawl fisheries, calico scallops, rock shrimp and royal red shrimp, pose an increased threat to South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico deep-sea habitat.
- Calico scallops are smaller and less expensive than bay scallops. Because calico scallops are harvested in vast quantities they are not shucked by hand but are steamed to open their shells. Calico scallop meat can be identified by its whitened edges which have been partially cooked by the steaming. Because of their size, taste, and quality they are generally cheaper.
- Rock and Red shrimp are far more perishable than other shrimp. Therefore, most are marketed in the raw frozen state as either whole or split tails. Rock shrimp are purchased according to size, however the largest size generally available is 21 to 25 per pound. They are also lower in price than other shrimp
Comments
Good info for me since I like both of these. I am sure our Walmart stores would be one of those places who don't know where they come from. Would it say calico scallops or red or rock shrimp on the bags any where?
Posted by: Blondie | June 13, 2007 2:47 AM
I love eating fishies. Is it okay to eat fishies from artificial pools?
Do you know any site that lists environmentally friendly and unfriendly products?
Posted by: Kiki | June 13, 2007 7:43 AM
It is unlikely that the bags will say specifically what it is. As far what fishes are the best to eat and those to avoid try the Monterey Bay Aqaurium's Seafood Watch.
http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp
Posted by: CR McClain | June 13, 2007 3:03 PM