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OneForNeptune Founder Nick Mendoza on Why He Believes the Seas Will Save Us
I discovered aquaculture at the right moment in my academic career and it changed my life forever. To anyone considering an education or a career in aquaculture, I hope this piece may shed light on the limitless opportunities in the sector for young, motivated thinkers from all disciplines.
Fish Jerky: How the Native Americans Did It
Fish jerky seems like a product designed for modern times - healthy, high-protein, low-carb, sustainable, ethical snacks from seafood. While it may appear like another new age food trend for an increasingly health-conscious general public, fish jerky origins in the Americas date back hundreds of years. Indigenous peoples from both North and South America have been making jerky as a sustainable way to preserve their meats for centuries.
Sharing Stories from the Deep: FisherPoets
You’ve probably never heard of the annual FisherPoets Gathering, but this unique event, with community at its heart, has been growing in size and popularity since its founding 20 years ago. Indeed, one might raise an eyebrow at the idea of fishermen and fisherwomen from across the country ascending a stage to perform prose, music, and storytelling for three days, but sink into the essence and quality of what takes place at FisherPoets and you’ll quickly be reminded of something. Fishing, like storytelling, is as old as mankind. Subsequently, this community is very talented at both.
Is Fish Jerky the Protein Snack of the Future?
When thinking about jerky you probably aren’t thinking of the snack of the future. In fact, you’re probably convinced that those plastic-wrapped sticks of beef, turkey, bacon, or other industrialized meat will soon disappear from gas station shelves as people begin to seek healthier snack alternatives.
5 Dried Foods to Bring with you on your Next Camping Trip
Camping isn’t supposed to be easy. In order to spend a long day hiking and setting up your camp, you are going to need some fuel. However, just because you don’t have a full kitchen at your disposal doesn’t mean you should sacrifice taste or nutritional value in the food that you eat.
Rockfish is a Great Source of Selenium and Here’s Why It Matters
The health benefits of rockfish are massively undervalued. Rockfish, also known as striped bass, is high in protein, vitamin D, and selenium. Everyone has been beaten over the head with health benefits of protein by now. Protein is made up of amino acids, which rebuild cells (skin, hair, muscle, etc.), and consequently allow you to recover from exercise and stress quickly and look and feel good.
