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It's exceptionally rare to dine at a restaurant and hear someone say, "I'll have the scup," or, "I'll have the conger eel."
Salmon, cod and tuna dominate the plate in the U.S. – but why? The world's oceans are home to more than 30,000 species of fish, and most of the edible ones have never been marketed to the average consumer's tastebuds. |
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All along New England's coastline, small boat fishermen are catching a wide array of fish for which there's barely any market – hake, dogfish, butterfish, skate and countless others. They struggle to sell these lesser-known species, and in turn, people are missing out on high-quality, delicious seafood, industry advocates contend. |
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