Today on Florida Sea Grant Marine Science Minute: Seafood at Your Fingertips  

Often referred to as the fishing capital of the world, it’s no surprise that Floridians eat twice as much seafood as consumers in the rest of the nation, most of the time, in restaurants.  

While markets and local catches provide a diverse option of seafood products, people tend to shy away from cooking seafood at home. Florida seafood consists of over 80 products ranging from lobster, crab, snapper, and grouper!  

The products vary in taste, texture, ease of preparation, and price!  

Florida Sea Grant’s Seafood at Your Fingertips program provides step-by-step guidance for selecting and preparing seafood. This online program, teaches consumers about smart seafood choices, sustainable fisheries, and the health benefits of eating a seafood-rich diet. 

For information about this and other coastal topics, contact your county extension office or visit Florida Sea Grant at flseagrant.org.