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NOAA Fisheries recently released its Fisheries Economics of the U.S., 2014, the ninth annual economic report of U.S. commercial and recreational fishing activities and fishing-related industries. Highlights: For 2014, U.S. Commercial fishermen harvested 9.4 billion pounds of finfish and shellfish … Continued
The 8th Annual Love our Lobster campaign is underway, according to Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. “Prince Edward Island’s lobster industry plays a very important economic role. In 2015, the lobster industry had an impact of approximately … Continued
The value of Nova Scotia’s seafood exports hit $1.68 billion in 2015, a 33 per cent increase over 2014, according to data from Export Development Canada. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell credits the private-sector-led growth on industry action and … Continued
The Louisiana Restaurant Association recently awarded the Gulf Seafood Institute a $50,000 grant to advocate for Gulf seafood. The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is an industry organization committed to advancing and protecting Louisiana’s restaurant and foodservice industry. The Gulf Seafood … Continued
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated its Seafood List to reflect a change for fish labeled as “Alaska Pollock.” As mandated by Congress in the Fiscal Year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations, only Gadus chalcogrammus caught in Alaskan waters or … Continued
Slow Food New Orleans will host Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans, March 10-13, 2016 at the Old US Mint and French Market. The gathering marks the first time a Slow Fish event has been held in the western hemisphere. … Continued