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Member of the Month: APAK Defense

Member of the Month: APAK Defense

6 May 2026

“Pooling our resources! It was with this in mind that, in 2011, Xavier le Floch and I—having sailed together for many years, he on the Carmalia (pictured here) and I on the Annytia—decided to establish the APAK (Keroman Small-Scale Fishing Fleet) in the fishing port of Lorient. The fleet has since grown significantly with the […]

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Flatfish

Flatfish

6 May 2026

Pleuronectiformes, more commonly known as flatfish, are all benthic fish, meaning they live on the seafloor. They all have a lighter, unpigmented side that rests on the seafloor—this is the ventral side—and a colored side where the eyes are located—this is the dorsal side. There are a total of 11 families of “Pleuronectiformes” fish, comprising […]

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Père et Fish, gourmet fish burgers

Père et Fish, gourmet fish burgers

6 May 2026

On September 3, 2018, Père & Fish finally brought its plan to life: to launch the first fast-food chain specializing in fish, with a focus on popularizing and reinventing the fish burger. The four friends thus opened their (first) gourmet fish burger restaurant on Rue du Faubourg… Poissonnière! The concept: A fast-food restaurant offering fresh […]

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In the media

In the media

6 May 2026

On September 4, 2018, France 2’s 1:00 p.m. newscast drew on the Mr.Goodfish website to help consumers answer the question: “What fish should you eat in September?” And for this fall, here are the seafood options to prioritize: On November 12, 2018, France 3 aired a special episode of Thalassa titled “Côte d’Opale,” in which […]

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The Use of Algae

The Use of Algae

6 May 2026

Whether served as tartare, in a salad, or as sushi, seaweed is becoming an increasingly common part of our diet. Although highly prized in Asian countries, it is rarely consumed in Europe. In the marine environment, there are two main categories of seaweed: microalgae, which are microscopic in size and invisible to the naked eye, […]

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News: Electric fishing

News: Electric fishing

6 May 2026

What is an electric trawl? A trawl is essentially a large, funnel-shaped net towed behind a vessel. In this technique, it is specifically a beam trawl. It is characterized by a large rigid beam that helps open the net. Attached with chains, it scrapes the seabed to bring up demersal flatfish (sole, flounder, etc.) and […]

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Member of the Month: Davigel

Member of the Month: Davigel

6 May 2026

“Davigel is one of the leading distributors of fresh and frozen seafood products for the foodservice industry in France. Deeply committed to preserving marine resources for years, they have built partnerships to promote the best supply chains, avoid the worst, and improve the rest by investing in projects to enhance fisheries. For its line of […]

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Species of the Month: Mullet

Species of the Month: Mullet

6 May 2026

The large family of Mugiliformes comprises about 80 species, six of which are found along our coasts. Difficult to distinguish, they are characterized by: a flattened head with a small mouth, gray coloring, the absence of a lateral line, and short, separate dorsal fins. Three of them regularly appear on the seasonal lists of the […]

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In the News: Monaco in the Spotlight

In the News: Monaco in the Spotlight

6 May 2026

Since the beginning of this year, committed hotels in Monaco have been featured on the “visitmonaco” website. The Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel, the Star’N’Bars, and many other establishments are promoting the Mr.Goodfish program in Monaco. Read the full article and find all Mr.Goodfish members in Monaco on our […]