By Lisa Tagal On November 20, 2024, Bonney Lake High School held its annual Career Day, where over 30 community members gathered to talk to students about their careers. IBSSÊ» Senior Aquaculturist, Mark Tagal, attended to share about IBSS as a whole, to...
SQUID-A-RAMA
Another IBSS educational event with support from the eeBLUE/NAAEE Aquaculture Literacy grant is in the books. Squid-A-Rama is as exciting as it sounds! The MaST Center Aquarium, IBSS team Mark and Lisa Tagal, Des Moines Art Commission, King County Library System, and...
In Search of the Perfect Bite – Green Curry with Crispy Squid
A Very Simple Fried Squid. Some love to eat it raw, but other options include fried calamari or crispy squid with green curry. This is a simple preparation of fried squid. There is hardly anything to it because these crispy, briny seafood morsels shine on their own....
In Search of the Perfect Bite – Manila Clams with Lap Xuong Sausage in a Spicy Black Bean and Chili Sauce
By Mark and Lisa Tagal Manila Clams have an extensive range and can thrive in diverse habitats and salinities, from the equator to temperate waters. These hard-shelled burrowing clams have a meaty texture and a sweet taste, with an attractive shell....
“Bite of the Apprentice” Washington State Chefs Association
Another Merroir Success Story! The farm-to-table movement seeks to better connect chefs with their food. It is primarily a social movement, bringing together the people who produce and prepare food and the customers who eat it. It creates and understands...
IBSS Awarded the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center Operations, Management, and Information Communication Support Task Order
Silver Spring, MD â August 2024: IBSS, a leading government contractor providing services for environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, weather, and satellite); cybersecurity and enterprise information technology; and...
In Search of the Perfect Bite – Oysters Three Ways
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...
IBSS Awarded a Grant with the NOAA 2024 eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Program
Silver Spring, MD â July 2024: IBSS, a leading government contractor providing services for environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, weather, and satellite); cybersecurity and enterprise information technology; and...
Embrace Plastic-Free July: Small Steps, Big Difference
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...