Welcome to Seafood is the New Black—a food and (sometimes) travel blog where you can learn how to cook seafood, about sustainable practices and why the health of our oceans is vital to our future. Follow along for the latest seafood news, the best seafood chews and discover some of the best places to hang with mermaids.

The BEST-EVER New England Clam Chowder

March 6, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Low-fat, delicious, restaurant-good chowder you can make at home

Homemade Fish Stock

August 7, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

The key ingredient to seafood soups, stews, sauces and more, is a classic fish stock.

Shellfish Steamed in White Wine

April 3, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Shellfish … best with a white-wine based sauce or one rich with tomato and spice?

Make this to Impress Your Guests

January 12, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Want something downright delicious, easy to prepare and beyond impressive at the same time? Check out this spicy seafood soup …