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On average, Americans ate 14.6 pounds of fish and shellfish in 2014, according to NOAA Fisheries’ annual report, Fisheries of the United States 2014. U.S. fishermen landed 9.5 billion pounds of fish and shellfish, valued at $5.4 billion, in 2014. … Continued
In 2015, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources adopted an amendment to the N.C. Bay Scallop Fishery Management Plan. Changes included: Making bay scallops rules consistent with those of other shellfish species grown on private bottom by … Continued
Americans consumed 4.6 billion pounds of seafood in 2013. The average American ate 14.5 pounds of fish and shellfish in 2013, essentially unchanged from 2012. The U.S. is the World’s third largest consumer of seafood after China and Japan according … Continued
Chitosan, produced from the shells of shrimp, crabs, and other shellfish, has a variety of uses. It is used as a treatment for bleeding wounds, for filtering wine, and as a soil enhancer by organic farmers. Chitosan is also popular … Continued
Throughout much of North America, crawfish are a unique food item. Resembling small lobsters, these freshwater crustaceans are also known as crayfish, crawdads, and other names. Crawfish are especially popular in Cajun cuisine. In some areas, crawfish are available locally, … Continued
When choosing smoked salmon, foil packs can be a good value. Foil packs allow producers to offer exceptional quality smoked fish at reasonable prices. Foil packaging is efficient, easy to ship, and does not need refrigeration. When a package of … Continued