Tweet It’s still Seafood Month and a fitting time to celebrate that the United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood—both wild-caught and farmed. U.S. fishermen and fish farmers operate under some of the most robust and … Continue reading →
Tweet Hawaiian kanpachi. There is a growing interest in understanding where our food is coming from and in supporting local farmers. There has also been an increased focus on local fare on many menus at eateries coast to coast. In … Continue reading →
Tweet BATON ROUGE, LA – Louisiana’s Seafood Future released a report that summarizes a year of outreach to the Louisiana seafood industry. The report’s findings draw on public meetings with and surveys completed by seafood industry members in the last … Continue reading →
Tweet Hawaii’s Seafood Experiencing Hawaii’s seafood bounty is a must on any visit to the Islands. From fish markets and poke shops to fine dining restaurants, there are countless places statewide where visitors can taste seafood procured from Pacific Ocean … Continue reading →
Tweet Butterfish is tasty but is not widely found in seafood markets. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries Many wild seafood species can be found in waters off the Northeast coast, but consumers don’t see that same variety at their local seafood … Continue reading →
Tweet 13th Annual BC Seafood Festival, returning to the Comox Valley, June 7 -16, 2019. It’s an exciting line up of chefs and competitions! For your consideration for a story, interview or round up. Please enjoy the video clip: https://youtu.be/UREbRblKc5w Thanks very … Continue reading →
Tweet Who: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Forest Service are sponsoring this event for the 23rd year. What: The free event offers a variety of outdoor activities. Participants can fish at Bear Pond, hike along the National Florida … Continue reading →
Tweet Top 100 Layouts Commit to Protecting the World’s Oceans Pawleys Island, S.C. — Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club are ranked among America’s top 100 public courses, and both layouts have added another, more environmentally friendly, … Continue reading →
Tweet October is National Seafood Month and an opportunity to recognize the importance of sustainable and science-based fisheries and aquaculture management. Whether you chose to get your seafood from the market or by rod-and-reel, be sure to dive in to … Continue reading →
Tweet Water quality is monitored year-round in New York’s marine and coastal district to ensure shellfish taken from our waters are safe and healthy for human consumption. DEC has reclassified existing harvest areas, either opening or closing new areas, as … Continue reading →
Tweet On April 19th, nine Whole Foods Market stores across South Florida will be supporting ocean conservation. Stores in Coral Springs, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, and West Palm Beach will … Continue reading →
Tweet The following dates and locations have been set for REEF’s 2018 Lionfish Derby Series presented by Whole Foods Market®: June 8th – 10th: Miami Lionfish Derby at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science* July 6th – 8th … Continue reading →
Tweet For decades, a single species of sea pens, Pennatula aculeate, has been observed on soft muddy bottoms in the Gulf of Maine. These soft corals resemble a quill pen made from a bird feather. They have no commercial value, but have … Continue reading →
Tweet he Seafood Import Monitoring Program establishes for imports of certain seafood products, the reporting and recordkeeping requirements needed to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)-caught and/or misrepresented seafood from entering U.S. commerce, thereby providing additional protections for our national … Continue reading →
Tweet DEFEND OUR MARINE SPECIES Endangered Nassau Grouper Dear Kriss, Everyday at REEF, we inspire people to make a difference for our oceans. Our programs aim to spark an interest in marine resources so individuals become directly involved in their study and protection. … Continue reading →
Tweet *2015-2017 Federal Subsistence Fish and Shellfish Regulations Now Available* The April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2017 Federal subsistence fish and shellfish regulations book is now available online at http://www.doi.gov/subsistence/regulation/fish_shell/index.cfm. The regulations book contains the Federal subsistence seasons, customary … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open 30 minutes after sunset Tuesday, July 15. The opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic information … Continue reading →
Tweet New Informational Site Helps Buyers Understand the Sustainability of Gulf Seafood March 14, 2014 – Seafood buyers and other interested parties now have access to a one-stop-shop for the information they need to be confident that seafood harvested from … Continue reading →
Tweet The Louisiana Wild Seafood Certification Program (LWSCP) is a voluntary program for Louisiana wild seafood that was passed by the Louisiana Legislature in 2010 and was developed with the intention of establishing a more professional seafood industry with better … Continue reading →
Tweet Today, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the launch of a shrimp refrigeration cost-share program for shrimp industry members. This announcement marks the latest endeavor to support the seafood industry with equipment upgrades. The program gives eligible … Continue reading →
