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Category Archives: Aquaculture
Tilapia “the Meryl Streep of seafood”
Meryl Streep is a spectacular actress, so when the New York Times used her in an analogy for Tilapia, I smiled. It’s true, Tilapia can stand in for other fish in almost any recipe! But, the article itself is nothing … Continue reading
Posted in Aquaculture, News, Recipes
Tagged fraud, Meryl Streep, seafood industry, Tilapia
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We bid farewell to our long-serving president
We want to express our gratitude to our out-going president Mike Picchietti who has been an enthusiastic force within Regal Springs for nearly two decades. The following is from our recent press release about his departure. Mike Picchietti, President of … Continue reading
Posted in Aquaculture
Tagged aquafarming, Mike Picchietti, pioneering tilapia, Tilapia
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Fish for Trees
A few years ago, stunned by the rapid deforestation evident around them, our Regal Springs Aquafinca team sought to stem the destruction. The team realized that the deforestation was fueled by the communities’ economic needs. Unless the communities found a … Continue reading
Posted in Aquaculture, Environment, Social Investment
Tagged Aquaculture, environment, Fish for Trees
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Tilapia’s multiple applications
We are known for farming fish and producing the world’s best tasting tilapia fillet, all while remaining in balance with the planet and its people’s needs. What we are less known for –but we pursue relentlessly as part of that … Continue reading
Posted in Aquaculture, Links, Reuse & Recycle
Tagged belt, fashion applications, fish leather, reuse, Tilapia
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Fish For Trees: Sustainability Is About People
According to the world’s largest tilapia producer, more than 50 percent of the fish consumed in the U.S. is produced in fish farms. But as we eat our delicious seafood, we’re unaware of the wide gaps in social and environmental principles … Continue reading
Posted in Aquaculture, Health
Tagged Aquaculture, aquafarming, Regal Springs, Tilapia, World Wildlife Fund
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Health Experts Weigh in on Unwarranted Tilapia Scares
Said the tilapia to the hamburger: I’m healthier than you are! Sometimes it’s confusing to sort out all the health information we’re bombarded with on a daily basis. Last year tilapia was taking a beating because of slightly higher levels … Continue reading
Posted in Aquaculture, Health, News
Tagged Aquaculture, aquafarming, eating fish, farm raised Tilapia, farm-raised fish, omega-3 fatty acid, omega-6 fatty acid
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What Exactly Is Farm-Raised Fish?
When you hear the term farm-raised fish do you picture a cowboy in waders swinging a big fish net instead of a lasso? Or have you never given the source of your fish fillet a second thought? What’s the difference … Continue reading
Posted in Aquaculture, Health
Tagged Aquaculture, aquafarming, farm raised Tilapia, farm-raised fish
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Gone Fishing: Earth Day Style
This month everyone who’s anyone is singing tilapia’s praises in celebration of Earth Day. It’s sustainable and delicious. Check out all these great reasons to eat a fish today! The Mouth of Tampa Bay likes farm raised tilapia for its … Continue reading
Posted in Aquaculture, Links, News
Tagged chic and green, Earth Day, farm-raised fish, sustainable, Tilapia
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