Fatal exposure Oct 29, 2009
"It is an unfortunate fact of life that we can not provide 100% security. We must take all necessary precautionary measures in terms of our security, but we will never be deterred," he said ... Tuna ban 'justified' by science ... Tuna ban 'justified' by science. (BBC News -- South Asia)
The plight of the bluefin Oct 29, 2009
The Atlantic bluefin tuna is a magnificent creature in a desperate plight, says Ted Danson ... This summer, Oceana launched a new campaign and a new research boat, the MarViva Med, dedicated to saving the northern bluefin tuna, or Thunnus thynnus ... Unfortunately for the bluefin, it's not only one of the world's most coveted seafood species - it's also one of the most threatened. (BBC News -- Science)
T. rex 'would outrun footballer' Oct 29, 2009
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Lively, charming Bon Savor splits time between France, South America Oct 28, 2009
The menu promises striped bass ceviche, but on each occasion we visit, it features tuna; the menu is about to change with the season, and the striped bass is likely to migrate with it. The tuna ceviche tastes clean and tart, plated with plantain chips and a pretty salad ... Unfortunately, the red peppers in the dish wage a flavor war with the fish, and who wins depends on the composition of each bite. (Boston Globe)
First Ever Method To Genetically Identify All Eight Tuna Species Oct 28, 2009
27, 2009) A new paper published October 27 in PLoS One unveils for the first time a method to accurately distinguish between all eight tuna species from any kind of processed tissue using genetic sequencing ... Tunas are among the most economically valuable and yet the most endangered commercially exploited fish in the world ... The paper, co-authored by Dr Jordi Vi;as, a fish genetics specialist at Girona University in Spain and Dr Sergi Tudela, Head of Fisheries of WWF Mediterranean, proposes... (Science Daily)
Some foods require extra care Oct 27, 2009
Leafy greens took the top spot, followed by eggs and tuna ... Tuna was linked to 268 outbreaks, mostly from raw and fresh tuna ... Salmonella and norovirus also can get into tuna. (Florida Today)
At home in the arena Oct 27, 2009
The mayor asks for a tuna fish sandwich. After all that, no fresh fish. (Boston Globe)
Senatobia School Menus November 2-6 Oct 27, 2009
Lunch - Turkey and Cheese Wrap, Tuna Salad, French Fries, California Veggies, Assorted Fruit Juice, Honey Dew Melon Cubes, Saltine Crackers, Chocolate Pudding ... Lunch - Chicken Patty Sandwich, Tuna Salad, Crinkle Cut French Fries, California Veggies, Fruit Juice, Tropical Apples, Chocolate Pudding. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Gatley: Delaware Bay monster striped bass Oct 27, 2009
Monster-sized striped bass have appeared in the Cape May rips and Delaware Bay, and their abundance and size has stopped the offshore tuna hunters in South Jersey dead in their tracks ... Editor's note: Capt. Chris Gatley can be found with his fishing clients chasing striped bass in front of the Statue of Liberty, or heading offshore to the Atlantic Ocean canyons off the NJ/NY coast for tuna. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
First bigeye tuna farm approved off Big Island Oct 26, 2009
Hawaii regulators have approved a Honolulu startup company's plan to build the nation's first tuna farm in waters off the Big Island. Hawaii Oceanic Technology aims to create what it describes as an environmentally friendly open-ocean farm for bigeye tuna, a favorite for sushi and sashimi that's overfished in the wild ... The state Board of Land and Natural Resources voted 4-to-1 to give Hawaii Oceanic permission to install three large underwater cages for the tuna. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
South Africa: A memorable tour Oct 25, 2009
The crew attracts sharks to the boat with a seal dummy and a dangling hunk of tuna ... Seeing it twist and turn as it came by the boat, seeing it open its mouth slightly to tease at a tuna that it quickly realized was not prime food gave you sense enough of its power. (Boston Globe)
On the food trail Oct 25, 2009
If a light midday meal is more to your taste, the spicy tuna and chicken waffles at the Lost World of Tambun are a recommended option ... The waffle inspiration, he modestly reveals, is nothing more than a combination of a light batter and a basic filling of mashed tuna and chicken mixed with spices and chillies. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
First U.S. tuna farm approved in Hawaii Oct 25, 2009
Hawaii regulators approve first U.S. tuna farm ... HONOLULU - Hawaii regulators have approved a Honolulu startup company's plan to build the nation's first tuna farm in waters off the Big Island ... Hawaii Oceanic Technology says it will create an environmentally friendly open ocean farm for bigeye tuna, a favorite source for sushi and sashimi that's overfished in the wild. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Full Story » Oct 24, 2009
Hawaii regulators approve first US tuna farm - Yahoo ... Hawaii regulators approve first US tuna farm ... HONOLULU Hawaii regulators have approved a Honolulu startup company's plan to build the nation's first tuna farm in waters off the Big Island. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
When Government Gets Science Wrong Oct 24, 2009
Consider what government has done with dietary recommendations related to tuna fish ... For example, the official guidance for our health department has been that pregnant women should eat no more than six ounces of albacore tuna fish per week ... Many women (myself included) assumed that meant that, like with alcohol or nicotine, it's safest to eliminate tuna, and fish more generally, from our diets. (Townhall.com)
Know your fish facts Oct 23, 2009
Since methylmercury tends to accumulate over time, it is most concentrated in larger fish with longer life spans, such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore tuna. Farmed fish may contain contaminants: Farmed salmon may contain high levels of pesticides and other toxins. (India Times, India)
Eat your fish Oct 23, 2009
People with a history of cardiovascular disease should include fatty fish, such as mackerel, trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon, in their two to three times per week. Those without a history of heart disease are advised to eat fish at least one to two times per week. (CNN)
Shellfish May Raise Diabetes Risk Oct 23, 2009
Forouhi and colleagues assessed the weekly intake of shellfish plus white fish such as cod, haddock, sole, and halibut, or oily fish such as mackerel, kippers, tuna, and salmon, reported by 9,801 men and 12,183 women. The study participants were 40 to 79 years old at the time and had no history of diabetes. (MEDLINEplus)
Chasing albies still fun Oct 22, 2009
Little tunny are in the family of fish that includes mackerel and tuna. They fight hard, which is why they became so popular with fly anglers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
STRAY VS. FERAL: Compassion often eludes them Oct 22, 2009
Two feral cats warily check out traps that have been baited with tuna and placed where the cats are normally fed by caregivers in Burlington County, New Jersey. THE NEWS ABOUT CATS & DOGS. (USA Today -- Life)
What's for Lunch in Dover-Sherborn schools Oct 22, 2009
Tuesday: Cheese or pepperoni pizza or tuna sandwich on a whole wheat roll, animal crackers, fresh vegetables, fresh or chilled fruit, choice of milk. Wednesday: Cup of chili with cheese, tortilla chips, side tossed salad, fresh vegetables, fresh or chilled fruit, choice of milk. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Spanish empanadas Oct 22, 2009
Tuna pie is the most traditional version, with capers for zest. Beef pie, made with local, grass-fed beef, is nicknamed "pot roast pie" by fans. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Holeman: A bit of bad news Oct 22, 2009
There are also tuna swimming around in the same areas; the birds tell the story. If they're flying slow, they're over dolphin, and if they're really moving, they're on some tuna. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Outdoors profile Oct 22, 2009
Also called false albacore, albacore, albies and fat albert, the little tunny is one of the most common members of the mackerel and tuna family. Right now, they are just off the coast in good numbers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Culinary Roster: "Pinch Hitter Dinners" Oct 22, 2009
A quick stew with some combination of vegetables, beans, and occasionally meat, either North African- or Irish-style; Indian curries; a combination of roasted vegetables, sausages, beans, and couscous; tuna melts (with our homemade bread, yum. whole-wheat pancakes and eggs. (Epicurious.com)
Hooked on the coast Oct 22, 2009
That same summer, he caught a large yellowfin tuna only five miles out. "I couldn't budge him," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
White bean salad recipe Oct 21, 2009
For a heftier dish, add strips of roast chicken, canned tuna, or my favorite, shredded smoked trout. 1. (Boston Globe)
The new breed of bossy vicars Oct 21, 2009
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. Wednesday, 21 October 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Mercury Levels In Children With Autism And Those Developing Typically Are The Same, Study Finds Oct 21, 2009
But the consumption of fish such as tuna and other ocean fish and freshwater fish was far and away the biggest and most significant predictor of blood-mercury levels. Data on most possible sources of mercury fish consumption and dental amalgams were collected by interviews with the study subjects' parents. (Science Daily)
10 simple meals Oct 21, 2009
Add a cup of arborio rice, then a can of chopped tomatoes, plus a can's worth of water, a drained big tin of tuna, a pack of defrosted frozen spinach. Bring to the boil, season, bake until done, about 25 minutes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cape Ann Restaurant Week is back Oct 21, 2009
At Rockport s newest restaurant, 7th Wave, the gourmet Hawaiian prix fixe menu will include choices of lobster rolls, pan-seared tuna, filet mignon, and traditional tuna poke. The tuna poke appetizer is a huge bestseller, said co-owner Chalib Chan, who opened the restaurant with his sister, Talia, in June. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
NOAA agrees with TBF on tuna conservation Oct 21, 2009
NOAA agrees with TBF on bluefin tuna conservation - ESPN ... NOAA agrees with TBF on bluefin tuna conservation ... The Billfish Foundation has learned its efforts this past summer calling for a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna has received the support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Halloween outfits for pets: So popular its scary Oct 21, 2009
The next year, Olive and Mochi went as sushi (one shrimp, one tuna), complete with wasabi, ginger and chopsticks. Woodruff was a giant soy sauce bottle and her husband was a sushi chef. (MSNBC -- Health)
Soul Fool: Fish In Troubled Waters Oct 21, 2009
Only flesh makes a fish taste bland, like tuna, for instance. Another thing that makes hilsa altogether different from other fish is that it distinctly tastes below par during the mating season and when it produces eggs. (India Times, India)
How to choose healthy, ocean-friendly fish Oct 21, 2009
Canned light tuna is relatively low in mercury but canned albacore tuna is higher ... -- Salmon, tuna, and other fish are loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, so they must be good for you, right ... The list includes albacore tuna--as long as it is troll-- or pole-caught and from the United States or British Columbia. (CNN -- Health)
Rick Stein at Bannisters Oct 20, 2009
The first thing to hit the table is a warm spoon of cannellini beans with confit tuna; all soft and gentle with the crunch of onion. It's a clever menu (similar to that in Padstow) ranging from four different oysters, opened to order, to ravioli of lobster. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fees On Trash Designed To Encourage Recycling Oct 19, 2009
"It's the 80 percent in the middle that we're targeting," said Duva, assistant director of the DEP's Waste Management Bureau, "and what they need is the economic incentive to understand the consequence of taking that shampoo bottle, that detergent container, that tuna fish can and throwing it in the trash instead of the recycling bin.". Across the country, 7,000 communities, including Seattle and San Francisco, are doing pay-as-you-throw. (FOX61, CT)
Now, GPS tags to track fish! Oct 19, 2009
"The tags could be used for other species, too, such as tuna, swordfish and sharks. This might make it possible to discover biodiversity hotspots in the open ocean and monitor fish stocks," Sims said. The findings have been published in the latest edition of the 'PLoS One' journal. (India Times)
Small Biz: New downtown restaurant to serve Southern fare Oct 18, 2009
A selection of salads covers everything from baby spinach, to goat cheese and walnut, to a chicken, shrimp or tuna salad. The restaurant owners also plan to mix some of the Phickles Pickles products - pickled cherry and grape tomatoes, jalape os, okra, green beans, carrots and green tomatoes made by local couple Phin and Angie Tillman - into the restaurant's food menu and use them in some of its bar drinks. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Something fishy’s always going on Oct 18, 2009
One of the more inventive dishes (available as an appetizer or entree) is tuna Bolognese, where ground tuna and bluefish substitute for meat in this famous Italian ragu ... Classic options include cold jumbo shrimp, New England clam chowder, and surf and turf (lobster and filet), while snazzier alternatives range from tuna tartare to yellow tail flounder stuffed with crab, shrimp, and Brie. (Boston Globe)
An adventurer's journal: Theres even a latrine with a seat Oct 17, 2009
Gotta go cook up some Raman noodles and tuna ... Raman noodles and tuna was great. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Basque Country by Moped Oct 17, 2009
In early August they celebrate the sea's bounty with a tuna festival ... Before you leave Getaria, stop at any of the specialty shops in the town center to pick up the locally jarred tuna, sardines, dirt-cheap foie gras, a few bottles of cider, and a block of Spanish cheese. (Fox News)
Endangered species protection critical for tuna Oct 16, 2009
Tuna fish haven't been mentioned. Unfortunately, that omission reveals a sea of trouble, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a rare chance to correct if it acts quickly, and if NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco follows her best scientific instincts ... The Atlantic bluefin tuna isn't the tuna your children eat for lunch. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
No comments posted. Oct 16, 2009
The menu lists about 200 or so combinations, like sea urchin with tuna and sweet shrimp ($13. 10), salmon roe (fish eggs), tuna and yellowtail ($12), and tuna, salmon and squid ($8. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
- A Reader Writes: Still open season in Popotla, B.C. 0 Oct 16, 2009
Today, there are a few nice halibut, some 20-pound yellowtail tuna, and tables piled high with small rockfish. Take your pick; whatever it is, you ll pay about 35 pesos a kilo or around a 1. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Restaurant review: Sand on the Beach Oct 16, 2009
95); and very nice, sashimi Ahi tuna, served with an Asian cucumber slaw ($8. 95). (Florida Today)
Sand on the Beach serves great ocean view Oct 16, 2009
95); and very nice, sashimi Ahi tuna, served with an Asian cucumber slaw ($8 ... The mid-priced menu includes an Ahi tuna appetizer with Asian cucumber slaw (foreground), coconut shrimp and fish dip with capers and jalapenos. (Florida Today)
Where they're biting Oct 16, 2009
They also found good wahoo, tuna and dolphin fishing. Ponce Inlet area. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Riaa Sues 744 Music Pirates Oct 16, 2009
Among proposals made to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species were tuna popular in sushi. Tile man in corner. (Yahoo News -- Digital Music)
Weighing In on Success Oct 16, 2009
" According to Ren, a lap band procedure is the placement of a silicone device inside of your body. It wraps on top of the stomach and gently squeezes around the stomach and signals to the brain that you are full. "So you can still eat healthy, but the portions that you are eating are much smaller," Ren added. Dedication and focusing on her kids was the mindset Rosario needed to pull through and get rid of her feelings of isolation. Zulma Rosario's Typical Day of Meals: Breakfast: Yogurt and a... (CBS News)
Top Chef Recap Episode 8 Oct 16, 2009
Michael does tuna tartar with avocado. Ash does an avocado soup with BBQ chips. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lean for life Oct 16, 2009
Since it can be tough to get enough D from food alone, your best bet is a combination of foods, such as salmon and canned tuna in oil, and supplements. Look for a dual supplement made from easy-to-absorb calcium citrate and vitamin D3. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Watanabes' authentic Japanese creations Oct 16, 2009
It features Beef Kuwayaki, Mentai Potato, Fried Salmon Roll, Maguro Tataki (Semi-Grilled Tuna with Green Tea Noodle), Kani-Su (Vinegar Sauce), Prawn and Mango Marinate with Wasabi Mayonnaise, Chawanmushi and Soboro Chirashi-Jyuu as its main dish ... These include: Trout Salmon Tataki (Semi-Grilled Trout Salmon with Green Tea Noodle, served with Wasabi Dressing), Maguro Hiyayakko (Cube Cut Tuna with Beancurd, served with Soya Sauce and Vinegar-Based Sauce), Cheese Hanpen Isobe Yaki (Cheese topped... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Is the Bluefin Tuna an Endangered Species? Oct 15, 2009
Is the Bluefin Tuna an Endangered Species ... Is the Bluefin Tuna an Endangered Species ... Monaco is pushing for bluefin tuna to be added to the list of threatened species, which would greatly restrict trade of this million-dollar fish. (Scientific American)
Give a Damn, Help the Hungry, It's ... Oct 15, 2009
Check out all the unused cans of food in the pantry, including canned meats such as ham, turkey, chicken, tuna, and beef; canned soup, stew, and chili; canned fruit or vegetables ... Unfortunately, they'll be able to use it for Christmas and the year-end holidays. (Suite101.com)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Relationships): Someone stole my coke! Oct 15, 2009
I used to bring in tuna a lot, but co-workers mentioned how the smell bothered them, so I dont anymore. This rule is tough; what some find smells delicious, others may find atrocious. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
What Is Anpsi - Psychic Abilities o... Oct 15, 2009
Smoky Topaz, a cat, would only go into the kitchen when his owner thought about making tuna, one of his favorite foods, for dinner. Anpsi - Sensing a Person Is Dying. (Suite101.com)
HEALTHY EATING: Being safe while dining out Oct 15, 2009
They include leafy greens, eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomatoes, sprouts and berries ... Tuna: Illnesses are associated with scombroid toxins, which grow if fish is kept above 60 degrees, but cannot be destroyed by cooking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Food safety when dining out Oct 14, 2009
They include leafy greens, eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomatoes, sprouts and berries ... Tuna- Illnesses are associated with scombroid toxins, which grow if fish is kept above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, but cannot be destroyed by cooking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Chefs showcase heirloom vegetables Oct 14, 2009
Richard Garcia of Tastings Wine Bar is a fan of the Siberian sweet watermelon, which he pairs with an in-house cured yellowfin tuna, feta, and herbs from the restaurant s rooftop garden. The watermelon is unreal, says the Foxborough chef. (Boston Globe)
Bundles of joy Oct 13, 2009
Good examples are Greek lamb stuffed inside pita bread with yoghurt and cucumber, Mexican burritos and tacos or Provencal pan bagnat essentially tuna and tomato salad stuffed into a baguette. The three recipes here make good starting points. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Whales are overrated Oct 13, 2009
One of the findings seized upon by the Greens, with due reason, was the results from the Southern Bluefin Tuna fishery, which stretches through Victoria, Tasmanian and South Australia. Bluefin Tuna is not the only fish found to be in trouble in Fridays report (21 are determined to be overfished or subject to overfishing) but its a striking example ... Bluefin Tuna is fast becoming the sexist megafauna battle for the new millennium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Jewels in the crowd Oct 13, 2009
Come here for tranche of tuna or kingfish, cuttlefish or sea urchin and bring your esky ... It's home to Barcelona-born Emile Gomez, who scours the Iberian peninsula for the kinds of products the Spaniards are famous for, such as mojama, tuna cured like jamon, the bacalao found in the La Boqueria market in Barcelona and a superb 25-year-old vinegar made from Pedro Ximenez grapes grown near Alicante. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Geniuses Creating Jobs Get the New York Treatment: Amity Shlaes Oct 13, 2009
But many smaller contractors, even those with less than $100,000 in income, found themselves subject to the UBT, like dolphins in the tuna net, as Freelancers Union founder puts it. Coming on top of the city, state and federal income tax, the UBT represented a significant deterrent. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Gatley » Oct 13, 2009
Too many times, I have seen a pack of blues coming through a chum slick when the goal is to catch tuna or striped bass ... The sea bass season is closed prematurely, fluke season is closed and for some, the tuna are too far offshore ... Editor's note: Capt. Chris Gatley can be found with his fishing clients chasing striped bass in front of the Statue of Liberty, or heading offshore to the Atlantic Ocean canyons off the NJ/NY coast for tuna. (ESPN -- Outdoors)