div class=”ft__podcast-text”> America’s fisheries are undergoing a radical revolution — some might call it a “Revol-Ocean.” This Revol-Ocean is led by changemakers that seek to bring more transparent, sustainable, and responsible wild-caught fish to the plates of American eaters. This episode highlights a few of these changemakers, exploring the stories and the models that are…

What does it take to bring your tuna sandwich to the table? A lot of negotiation it turns out and, hopefully, rules and regulations. But as we learn in this episode, a lot of tuna is caught in the lawless environment of the high seas and even the best tuna has problems. This week we’re…

Management panacea or fishing in troubled waters? This episode explores how policy makers and fishermen implemented a vast network of marine reserves off the coasts of Oregon and California. It looks at the creation of these reserves and the consequences (both intended and unintended) to fish populations and local fishermen. Special Guests Karista Bennett Karista…

The fight between commercial fishermen and sport anglers has reached a fever pitch with the American striped bass. Anglers claim that commercial fishermen are laying waste to their favorite game fish, but the numbers tell a very different story. More than 70% of striped bass are caught by “sporties,” reducing the commercial take to a…

This episode looks at the ways in which Native communities are continuing their fishing traditions in contemporary America and revitalizing their connection with local fisheries. Special Guests Rob Kinneen Robert Kinneen is an Alaskan Chef of Tlingit heritage (Alaskan Native) who has been working in restaurants since he was 15 years old. After graduating from…

Lobsters are America’s most valuable seafood. But climate change has the species in its crosshairs. In this episode we’ll look at the many challenges confronting lobstermen and try to track a course through warming waters. Special Guests Evan Mallett Evan Mallett is the chef and co-owner of Black Trumpet in Portsmouth, NH, a restaurant dedicated…

The Great Lakes once supported some of the most abundant fisheries in the United States. Today, because of habitat destruction, pollution, overfishing, and invasive species, these fisheries are remnants of their former selves. This episode investigates the last remaining Great Lakes commercial fishermen and shows the challenges they face to continue their livelihoods. Special Guests…

Shrimp is by far the most consumed seafood in America but how it gets to our plate is a pretty strange tale. In this pilot episode we’ll look at the rise of the shrimp in the context of the global fisheries picture. We’ll see how alternatives to traditionally wild caught shrimp have flooded the market…

Fish Talk is a new 8-episode podcast series by Paul Greenberg (Author, Four Fish, American Catch) and Nic Mink (Co-Founder, Sitka Salmon Shares). The podcast explores the remarkably complex seafood industry and demystifies the journey that fish take to get from our coasts to our kitchens. Subscribe and Listen >