About the Author

Callum Blackwood

With a background in marine biology, Callum Blackwood explores the world of seafood through a scientific lens. His five years as a fisheries researcher inform his engaging articles about different fish and shellfish. Callum joined the team in 2022 to help readers discover new favorites. Outside writing, he volunteers at aquariums and enjoys snorkeling adventures.

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Callum Blackwood

With a background in marine biology, Callum Blackwood explores the world of seafood through a scientific lens. His five years as a fisheries researcher inform his engaging articles about different fish and shellfish. Callum joined the team in 2022 to help readers discover new favorites. Outside writing, he volunteers at aquariums and enjoys snorkeling adventures.

Fresh Read by Callum Blackwood

How Long Do Seafood Leftovers Actually Last? (AKA: The “Is This Still Alive?” Question) If you’ve ever stood in front of your fridge holding a sad little container of leftover

Why Reheated Seafood Gets Rubbery (and How to Stop It) If you’ve ever reheated leftover shrimp and ended up chewing something that feels like a pencil eraser… welcome. You are

How to Reheat a Seafood Boil Without Turning Your Shrimp Into Erasers You know that container of leftover seafood boil sitting in your fridge? The one you keep side-eyeing because

How Long Does Seafood Last in the Fridge? (AKA: Please Don’t Play “Smell Roulette”) Seafood is delicious. Seafood is also… a little dramatic. Like a friend who’s fun at brunch

How to Reheat Fried Fish and Keep It Crispy (Because Soggy Fish Is a Crime) You know that moment when you open the fridge, see last night’s fried fish, and

Your Seafood Boil Leftovers Want a Second Life (And They’re Not Asking Politely) If you’ve ever opened your fridge the day after a seafood boil and found a stack of

Left Raw Fish Out? Here’s Your (Annoyingly Short) Safety Window If you’ve ever walked into your kitchen, spotted a package of salmon lounging on the counter like it pays rent,

Sick After Sushi? Here’s What Your Symptoms Might Actually Mean If you’re reading this hunched over your couch like a sad little shrimp tempura, I’m sorry. Getting sick after sushi

How to Freeze Fish Without Wrecking It (aka: how to avoid the sad puddle) You know that weird liquid moat that shows up around your thawed fish? The one that

Why Salmon Spoils Faster Than Cod (And Why It’s Not Your Imagination) You know that moment when you open the fridge, feeling very proud of yourself for buying “healthy protein,”

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