VIMS

Seafood Species

General

Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia
This site includes the FDA Seafood List-a searchable compendium of more than 1500 species of finfish and shellfish important in the U.S. It includes approved market names, common names, scientific names, and vernacular (local) names.

NOAA Fishwatch - Choosing Sustainable
How do you know the seafood at the market or on your menu came from sustainable sources?  The site provides tips that can guide you and your purchases to support sustainable practices.

The BRIDGE Fisheries Page
Several educational links with information and lessons on commercial seafood species are listed here.

NOAA Fishwatch
Comprehensive site with species fact sheets, information on health, sustaninability and fisheries research.

Fish

The BRIDGE Bony Fish Page
Several educational links with information and lessons on bony fish are listed here.

FishBase Fish Finder
Enter the scientific or common name for almost any fish species to find basic taxonomic information, and a list of common names and uses.


Shellfish/Invertebrates

The BRIDGE Molluscs Page
Several educational links with information and lessons on molluscs (including clams, squid, oysters, etc.) are listed here.

The BRIDGE Crustaceans Page
Several educational links with information and lessons on crustaceans (including crabs, lobster, shrimp, etc.) are listed here.