It makes sandwiches and casseroles tastier, and is particularly good in any dish that showcases the flavor of the fish itself, such as tuna cakes or salad Nicoise. Tuna in olive oil usually has no vegetable-broth filler (common in fish packed in soybean oil or water), so the flavor is better. Not long ago, tuna in olive oil was found only in specialty food shops, but this upgraded version of a humble pantry staple has made its way into supermarkets. Canned and jarred types can be used...

That requirement was part of the version of the Magnuson Act -- the umbrella federal law regulating marine fisheries management -- when the plan went into effect in June 2005. That question was on my mind last week after a Houston federal judge threw out the federal red snapper management plan because it violated federal law. Specifically, the judge said the National Marine Fisheries Service's plan ignored underlying science that the effort stood less than a 50 percent chance of restoring...

BOCC hears options at workshop The Florida Keys are home to the largest commercial fishing port in the state, and the 8th largest in the nation, according to Marathon Boat Yard owner Bruce Popham, who asked the Monroe County Commission to make some wise choices for preserving the working waterfront. BOCC hears options at workshop The Florida Keys are home to the largest commercial fishing port in the state, and the 8th largest in the nation, according to Marathon Boat Yard owner Bruce...

The event is organized by the Nacogdoches County Farm Bureau, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation, Texas Cooperative Extension Service, Pineywoods RC&D, SFA Agriculture Department and the Texas Forest Service. The event is organized by the Nacogdoches County Farm Bureau, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation, Texas Cooperative Extension Service, Pineywoods RC&D, SFA Agriculture Department and...

KUWAIT CITY: In spite of the detection of the outbreak of bird flu in three major poultry farms in Wafra, the situation is under control and the area is considered safe, says Director General of the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) Jassem Mohammad Habeeb Al-Bader. KUWAIT CITY: In spite of the detection of the outbreak of bird flu in three major poultry farms in Wafra, the situation is under control and the area is considered safe, says Director General...

At the meetings, participants can share about issues in the tailwaters and what advice they have for fisheries managers for addressing those issues. The comprehensive plan will include people s thoughts on number of fish, fish size, habitat and stocking practices, Williams said. Anyone interested can participate in the meetings, including individuals, resort owners, fishing guides and communities. The public involvement workshops and meetings is asking the public on the front end to help...