Month: October 2009

Where Maine Comes Out Of Its Other Shell

October 2, 2009 Porter Fox, The New York Times

Maine’s cold, nutrient-rich water makes it perfect for producing oysters. …

Seafood Wholesaler Headed To Prison For Illegal Rockfish Scheme

October 2, 2009 Freeman Klopott, The Washington Examiner

Robert Lumpkins of Golden Eye Seafood will serve 18 months in prison for Lacey Act violations. …

‘Buy Local’ Movement Catches On With Seafood

October 2, 2009 Christopher Peake, Seacoastonline.com

Seafood retailers promote local seafood, targeting consumers’ increasing interest in where their seafood comes from. …

FishChoice.com Connects Sustainable Retailers, Suppliers

October 2, 2009 Natalia Real, Fish Information and Services

The seafood featured on FishChoice meets the strict sustainability standards of six leading seafood conservation groups. …

Oysters On The Rebound In The Chesapeake Bay

October 2, 2009 Henry Fountain, The New York Times

Scientists have re-established a significant population of the shellfish along the Virginia shore. …