First Observation of African Tigerfish Catching Birds in Flight

Photo courtesy of BBC NatureSo this is interesting.

For the first time there is now recorded evidence of Hydrocynus vittatus, the African tigerfish catching birds in flight. You may have to watch the video twice, but it is there. The tigerfish leaps out of the water and engulfs a small swallow flying over the lake. 

Read more about this amazing discovery in The Journal of Fish Biology. Professor Nico Smit, co-author of the study, describes the African tigerfish as, "one of the most amazing freshwater species in the world... It is a striking fish with beautiful markings on the body, bright red fins and vicious teeth."

For great close up shots of the tigerfish, visit Jeff Currier's blog.

Trivia: At the Kanaloa Seafood Market, what popular fresh fish is sometimes referred to as the tigerfish?

Hint: Kanaloa Seafood sells it under it's better known, Hawaiian name, which means "good to eat."

Answer in the comments and the first three individuals to answer correctly will win 20% off their next instore purchase at

Kanaloa Seafood at the Oxbow Public Market 610 First Street, Napa, CA 707-224-3474

or

Kanaloa Seafood Market 618 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 805-966-5159 

Salmon Pockets with Bay Scallops & Pesto

They're back! Available for a limited time only at our retail markets in Napa and Santa Barbara, Chef Martin's Salmon Pockets stuffed with Bay Scallops and Pesto!

When looking for delicious, sustainable seafood in Napa and Santa Barbara, remember Kanaloa Seafood, North America and Europe's first ISO 14001 certified seafood company. Kanaloa Seafood has been locally owned and based in Santa Barbara for thirty years.

Call 707-224-3474 for fresh fish in Napa or 805-966-5159 for the best seafood in Santa Barbara. We'll see you soon!

Happy New Year from Kanaloa Seafood

We're looking forward to 2014 and wish all of our loyal customers and friends a very happy and healthy New Year! 

Both of Kanaloa Seafood's retail Fish Markets are open today.

In Napa, shop Kanaloa Seafood in the Oxbow Public Market, 610 First Street from 9:00-5:00pm. In Santa Barbara, Kanaloa Seafood 618 E. Gutierrez Street will be open 9:00-4:00pm.

On New Years Day, Kanaloa Seafood in Napa will be open from 9:00-3:00pm. The fish market in Santa Barbara will be closed on New Years Day.

Shop Kanaloa Seafood on Sunday for Game Day Grilling

Happy Sunday! Kanaloa Seafood Market in Santa Barbara is open today from 9:00-4:00pm and the Kanaloa Seafood Market at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa is open 9:00-6:00pm for your shopping convenience. Call 805-966-5159 or 707-224-3474 and ask about our specials.

Whether you are busy prepping for your New Years Eve party or the Raiders v. Broncos game at 1:30pm, we're here to help you find the best picks of the season, save a few hours in the kitchen and spend more time with family and friends.

Always sustainable! Always Kanaloa! We'll see you soon!

Ring in the New Year with Sustainable Seafood from The Kanaloa Seafood Market

Ring in the New Year 

with sustainable seafood from Kanaloa!

Chef Martin's great Holiday menu is available for ringing in the New Year! Preorder sustainable seafood party platters, appetizers and entrées by Saturday, December 28, 2013, for pick up on New Year's Eve (or New Years Day, for customers in Napa).

Kanaloa Seafood has special holiday pricing on our complete line of caviar, including Black River Osetra, American Sturgeon and Golden Whitefish Caviar. You can also enjoy fresh, shucked oysters, Santa Barbara Lobsters, Maine Lobsters and whole, cooked Dungeness crab.

For your cooking convenience, Kanaloa Seafood Market will be open every day for the rest of the year. Place your order by phone this weekend and arrange pick up for next week. We'll see you soon! 

Kanaloa Seafood at the Oxbow Public Market 610 First Street, Napa, CA 707-224-3474  Saturday, 12/28: 9:00-7:00pm   Sunday, 12/29: 9:00-6:00pm   Monday, 12/30: 9:00-7:00pm   Tuesday, 12/31: 9:00-5:00pm   Wednesday, 1/1:9:00-3:00pm	Or shop great sustainable seafood in Santa Barbara at 618 E. Gutierrez Street 805-966-5159 Saturday, 12/28: 9:00-5:00pm   Sunday, 12/29: 9:00-4:00pm   Monday, 12/30: 9:00-6:30pm   Tuesday, 12/31: 9:00-4:00pm   Wednesday, 1/1: CLOSED