Oysters Rockefeller, Oysters on the Half Shell, and Gul Jeon Rockefeller By Mark Tagal Oysters are the perfect blank canvas for a host of preparations and condiments. From something as simple as slurping a fresh raw oyster to eating a multi-layer dish that explodes...
By Abrar Hussain, Ashley Ngu, and Dana Neufville As a government contractor, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 requirements is not just an option, but an essential mandate. NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 updates have been streamlined to improve clarity and customer...
By Megan Bailey July is here and with it comes an incredible opportunity to join millions around the globe in reducing our reliance on single-use plastics. Welcome to Plastic-Free July, a worldwide movement dedicated to curbing plastic pollution and fostering...
By: Lisa Tagal On an unusually sunny day in Washington, IBSS employees Mark and Lisa Tagal joined Bonney Lake High School (BLHS) culinary students and teacher/chef Kahale Ahina at the Port Madison Community Shellfish Farm (PMCSF) on the Bloedel Reserve tidelands on...
By: Megan Bailey The health of our oceans and coasts is under unprecedented threat, not just from pollution, overfishing, and climate change, but also from a less visible danger: invasive species. These silent invaders, once introduced into new ecosystems, can cause...
By Lisa Tagal An aquaculture literacy collaboration. On Friday, March 22, 2024, two of our IBSS staff presented an aquaculture literacy event at Bonney Lake High School with Chef/Teacher Kahale Ahina and the students in Culinary Arts and Marine Biology classes. This...
By Mark and Lisa Tagal How Eating Shellfish Helps to Save Our Ocean In honor of Earth Month, this episode of “In Search of the Perfect Bite†highlights some of the ocean’s Superheros leading the fight against...
By Megan Bailey Explore the escalating risks climate change poses to U.S. coastal communities, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and their profound economic and ecological impacts. Discover the importance of inclusive and proactive coastal...
By Mark and Lisa Tagal Ceviche: The National Dish of Peru Starry Flounder Ceviche A classic Peruvian dish featuring Starry flounder marinated in lime juice. What is ceviche? Ceviche is a citrusy seafood dish popular throughout Latin America. Though its origin is...
