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Estimated U.S. per capita consumption of fish and shellfish was 19.0 pounds (edible meat) in 2020, according to Fisheries of the United States, 2020, from NOAA Fisheries. Americans increased their consumption of shrimp, canned tuna, and canned sardines, while reducing consumption … Continued
The 26th Regular Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) was held 18 to 25 November 2019, at Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The meeting resulted in the adoption of a new multi-annual conservation and management … Continued
After a six-week delay, Washington State’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in coastal waters on January 15, 2018, according to state shellfish managers. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) crab fishery managers approved the opening in coordination … Continued
In October, U.S. National champion oyster cooks and shuckers were selected at the 51st Annual U.S. Oyster Festival held in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Chefs from across the country participated in a timed competition. As part of the festival, this … Continued
The 2016-2017 Maine Scallop Season is off to a strong start, according to an early report from Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR). The quality of scallops is said to be high, with harvesters landing some of the largest scallops … Continued
The International Association of Fish Inspectors recently announced the opening of applications for the 2017 Peter Howgate Award. The award will fund the attendance of a young fish technologist (under 30 years of age) to the IAFI World Seafood Congress … Continued