Fish

TOMORROW An examination of the role of suppliers and lax government oversight in fish mislabeling. ONLINE Watch videos about fish mislabeling and the back story behind the Globe's investigation, and view photo galleries and other features at bostonglobe.com/fish

New Zealand's government says it is introducing new rules to address workplace problems aboard foreign-owned fishing vessels. Academic and media reports in recent years have detailed appalling conditions and abusive labor practices aboard some foreign-flagged fishing vessels operating in New Zealand waters. Those reports prompted the government last year to launch an inquiry. On Tuesday, the government announced that by 2016, it will require all foreign-owned fishing vessels to "reflag" in New Zealand, making them subject to stricter local rules governing workplace conditions and...

Senator Scott Brown is asking Whole Foods to reconsider a decision to no longer sell seafood it does not consider sustainable. In a letter to Whole Foods, Brown said Monday that he was concerned the decision has more to do with political correctness than with sound reasoning. The Massachusetts Republican questioned what he called "uncertain science" and said the decision will hurt Massachusetts fishermen. Whole Foods Market had announced it will stop selling fish caught from depleted waters or through ecologically damaging methods, including octopus, gray sole, skate, Atlantic halibut,...

Tenth-ranked Mardy Fish and women's No. 16 Andrea Petkovic are among several players who pulled out of the upcoming French Open on Monday. Fish has not played a match for more than a month and organizers said the big-serving American has fatigue. Petkovic of Germany has a right ankle problem. They are being replaced by Canada's Frank Dancevic and Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine. Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay (knee) and Spain's Pere Riba (left leg) also pulled out of the men's tournament and were replaced by Blaz Kavcic of Slovenia and Italy's Simone Bolelli.

Serves 4 Steam golden potatoes while a simple tomato sauce, made with bottled clam juice, simmers briefly. Add the fish and after a few minutes, the entire dish is done. It's practically instant, low in fat, and satisfying. 2  large Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices  1  tablespoon olive oil  1  piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, finely chopped  1  can (16 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed in a bowl  1  cup bottled clam juice  1/2  cup water  1/4  teaspoon crushed red pepper   Salt, to...

They call this place the Back of the Yards, a neighborhood in the middle of the city once filled with acres and acres of stockyards. In their heyday, those stockyards gave Chicago a reputation as the world's meat-packing capital — but also as an environmental and health horror brought to life in the stark images of Upton Sinclair's novel "The Jungle. " A few remnants of that industry remain here today. But the stockyards are long gone, replaced by an industrial park and a mindset that, from now on, Chicago will try to move past those images.

Medford photographer George McLean shares his recent nature forays: "I have always been fascinated by this spring ritual when after a long winter, the carp  swim slowly in circles on the surface. When the genetics are right, they can be multicolored [some people like to put them in ponds, where they are called 'koi,' in their yard.] Here we have one gold with many gray, it makes for a Japanese print-like photo. "This happens anywhere there are carp, along the Mystic, Charles, and almost any pond.

Serves 2 To steam the fish, you need a large wok, a metal rack that will sit firmly inside, and a heatproof platter that will fit into the wok and hold the fish. 1 whole fish, such as tilapia (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), cleaned with head and tail intact 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, cut into slivers 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste White pepper (optional)

Serves 6 At The Cafe at Books & Books, Bernie Matz makes his signature ceviche without peppers, allowing the flavor of the sea to dominate. He uses grouper from the warm waters of the Florida Keys, but any very fresh, firm white fish will do. Striped bass is especially delicious. Matz says ceviche will keep in the refrigerator for two days; he prefers just three or four hours. The fish will continue to “cook’’ in the citrus juice. 3 pounds skinless, boneless white fish (striped bass, hake, or halibut)

Serves 8 Smoked fish and cream cheese doesn't seem like a combination that will yield something striking, but it does. The bland creamy cheese cuts the richness of strong smoky fish - bluefish, trout, or white fish - and an alluring taste results. 8  ounces cream cheese, at room temperature  8  ounces boneless smoked bluefish, trout, or white fish  1  heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard  1/4  teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste   Juice of 1/2 lemon   Salt, to taste  1. In a food processor, work the cream cheese...

The French government says a fishing boat sank off the French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, leaving two adults and three children dead. Fifteen people are still missing. The small, motorized vessel was carrying around 40 people, witnesses said. It went down Saturday afternoon after setting off from the African Comoros Islands. In a statement Sunday, the Overseas Territories Ministry said 19 people were rescued and taken to the hospital in Mayotte's capital, Mamoudzou.

For fish and chips, it's hard to do better than Matt Murphy's Pub in Brookline Village. The dish arrives wrapped in newspaper. Pull back the edges and you'll find a plate of gold: generous pieces of fresh cod cloaked in light batter. The fish is tender but not soggy, with a tempered crunch. The chips' crisp exteriors yield to tender innards. Squeeze lemon over the fish and douse the fries generously in malt vinegar; break up the flavors with bites of the pickled onion that comes on the side.

An Anchorage seafood restaurant heralded its grand opening Friday by mimicking Alaska Airlines' splashy salmon show in Seattle. The Seattle-based airline makes a big production each year of delivering the first-of-the-season Copper River king salmon from Alaska to Seattle for preparation by top chefs, who got their celebrated bounty earlier Friday. Hours later, an Anchorage-based seafood processor delivered a 30-pound king and a seven-pound sockeye salmon with much fanfare at The Bridge Seafood Restaurant, which was set for its grand opening later in the day. "The Copper...

A North Korean boat hijacked three boats with 29 Chinese fishermen on board and demanded 1.2 million yuan ($190,000) for their release, Chinese media reported Thursday. It was unclear if a territorial dispute or piracy was behind the incident involving boats from the two communist-led nations. China is the North's biggest diplomatic ally and source of economic assistance. The fishing boats were hijacked in a Chinese section of the Yellow Sea on May 8 and moved to North Korean waters, the Beijing News reported.

Vietnam is protesting China's fishing ban in parts of the South China Sea that Hanoi claims as its own. Foreign Ministry spokesman Luong Thanh Nghi says in a statement posted on the ministry's website late Tuesday that Vietnam considers China's decision "invalid. " China's seasonal ban begins Wednesday and is meant to curb overfishing in the South China Sea. But parts of the sea also are claimed by Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan. The sea has valuable fishing grounds and shipping lanes, and is believed to be rich in oil and gas. ...

A record number of fish populations have been rebuilt in US waters, even as problems continue to threaten the future of the high-profile New England fishing industry, according to a federal report released Monday. Six species that were once considered overfished have rebuilt to optimal population levels in waters from the Bering Sea to the Atlantic coast, according to the annual report to Congress by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries arm. The report also said just 45 of 219 fish populations, or 21 percent, were considered...

Paper sack fish Serves 6 Use an ordinary brown paper lunch bag to make this recipe. In the South, it's made with catfish. In New England use pollock, striped bass, or bluefish. Olive oil cooking spray (for the bags) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 1/2 pounds pollock, striped bass, or bluefish, cut into 6 pieces 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 lemon, cut into 6 slices 1. Set the oven...

Serves 4 12 pieces skinless boneless flying fish 1 onion, chopped 2 scallions, chopped 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves removed Pinch each crushed red pepper and ground cloves Salt, to taste 1 cup milk 3 ...

BOSTON (AP) — Federal regulators are reporting a record number of rebuilt fish populations in the US, even as problems continue to threaten the future of the high-profile New England fishing industry. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its annual report to Congress on Monday. The report showed six more US fish species once considered overfished rebounded to healthy levels in 2011. That brings the number of rebuilt fish stocks in the past 11 years to 27. The report also said just 45 of 219 fish populations, 21 percent, are considered...

Learn more about Greater Boston during themed scavenger hunts run by Watson Adventures. Bring comfy shoes and sharp-minded team members who can help you track down answers to clever trivia questions. Uncover links between works at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Harry Potter-related characters, objects, and places (May 19), discover the secrets of Boston's most historic spots (July 7), eat your way through Cambridge (July 21), and learn about Salem's most haunted places (June 23 and August 11)