In Search of the Perfect Bite – Geoduck Fritters and Black Bean Clams
SS Merroir of Seafood Recipes - Geoduck Fritters and Black Bean Clams Southwest Homeschool Community Event: Presenting the Merroir of Clams and Geoduck. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Mark and Lisa Tagal were at it again with another presentation in their Merroir of...
The Threat of Space Weather
In today’s world, we rely on technology for nearly every aspect of modern life, from GPS navigation to financial transactions and communication networks. But what if an invisible force from space could bring all of this to a grinding halt? Space...
In Search of the Perfect Bite. The Merroir of Seafood: Onaga (Long-Tailed Red Snapper) – Our Valentine’s Day Edition
Looking for the perfect dish to win over your sweetheart? Look no further than this edition of In Search of the Perfect Bite – featuring the Onaga. The long-tailed red snapper, or Ulaula koae in Hawaiian, is commonly known by its Japanese name,...
Total Assure, an IBSS Company, Partners with Breacher.ai to Combat the Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Threats
In an era where cybercriminals increasingly use AI to exploit human trust, businesses face unprecedented risks. Total Assure, an IBSS company, is excited to announce a transformative partnership with Breacher.ai, combining industry-leading expertise to tackle one of...
In Search of the Perfect Bite – Crawfish Pie
Article by Lisa Tagal, recipe from Mark Tagal The American Red Swamp Crawfish (Procambarus clarkii) has been part of the American diet for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. You may know them under one of their many names, such as crayfish, crawdads, or mud bugs....
IBSS Joins Career Day at Bonney Lake High School
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...
The Science Behind Giving Back: How Acts of Kindness Benefit Us All
By Megan Bailey Discover how giving transforms lives and boosts well-being, and get ideas about how you can give back to your community. The holiday season is often seen as a time for giving. Beyond the joy it brings to recipients, acts of kindness and generosity have...
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....