Species Guides
Download a Species Guides for recipes, scientific information, and more
Click the image to download a PDF of the full species guide. Each guide contains recipes for each part of the fish depicted, along with information about the biology, species status, fisheries management and nutritional information.
These guides are products from previous collaborations between NOAA Fisheries and members of the current Fishful Future team.
Recipes for Tuna Head Soup, Pan Seared Cheeks, Bigeye Poke, Tuna Burgers, Vietnamese Glazed Tuna Collars, and more!
Illustration by Adi Khen.
Recipes for Swordfish Skewers, Sword Marrow & Wings, and Swordfish Pastrami by Chef Davin Waite, and more.
Illustration by Chase Martin.
Recipes for Opah Chili by Tommy the Fishmonger, Opah Belly Bacon by Chef Davin Waite, Opah Meatballs by Chef Paul Arias, Opah Corned Beef by Chef Karen Barnett, and more.
Illustration by Chase Martin.
Recipes for Salmon Sliders and Salmon Fillets from Real Good Fish, Salmon Collars and Crispy Salmon Skin by Maria Finn, Salmon Head Soup and more.
Illustration by Chase Martin.
Recipes for Thresher Tacos by Chef Hector Casanova, Tandoori Thresher Shark Skewers by Chef Davin Waite, and more.
Illustration by Chase Martin.
Recipes for Whole Rainbow Trout by Chef Christina Ng, Steelhead Collar Salad and Fish Skin Chips & Dip by Chef Davin Waite, and Grilled Steelhead Steaks.
Illustration by Adi Khen.
Recipes for Baja-Style Grenadier Tacos and Dijon Marinated Grenadier Steaks by Real Good Fish.
Illustration by Chase Martin.
Recipes for Coho Collars by Chef Mike Reidy, Salmon Onigiri by Nick Sakagami, Salmon Candy and Coho Chips & Dip by Chef Davin Waite, and Miso Marinated Coho Steaks.
Illustration by Adi Khen.
Recipes for Farmed Red Abalone including Mermaid-Style Abalone, Fried Abalone, and more. Created in partnership with Pelagic Projects, the Culture Abalone Farm, and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
Illustration by Chase Martin.
Storied Seafood
Learn more about these species through these dedicated websites.
These sites are products from previous collaborations between NOAA Fisheries and members of the current Fishful Future team.
Opah: Food, Fish, Fishery and Science
Opah are colorful, delicious fish that are making waves in both the culinary and scientific worlds, with San Diego serving as the center of the action.
Catalina Offshore Products and NOAA Fisheries partnered with fishermen and chefs on an initiative to celebrate the full culinary potential of San Diego’s seafood. Our collaborative team is on a mission to increase the value of the landed catch by broadening your seafood palate.
Explore this page to discover our culinary engineering approach!
Aquarium of the Pacific: California Swordfish
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s Storied Seafood: California Swordfish provides an in-depth look into one of the most fascinating and innovative fisheries in the U.S.— the California swordfish fishery.
Swordfish is a popular seafood item in the U.S. As with any form of food production, fishing for swordfish has benefits and impacts. On this website you will find information about swordfish as a food source, gear types, bycatch, fisheries management, social and economic impacts, technological and science-based solutions, and other factors associated with the fishery.