Seafood

The source of much of Florida's seafood is being "decimated" by a decades-long tug of war over water rights involving Georgia, Alabama and Florida, according to the state's seafood industry and conservation groups. Tuesday, representatives of both rallied at the Franklin County Court House to ask federal lawmakers to settle the competing needs for the water that feeds the Apalachicola River and Bay. …

August is National Sandwich Month and Gorton’s is making it easier than ever to celebrate the occasion with one of its newest innovations, Fish Sandwich Fillets. Thanks to this delicious and convenient option, consumers can just “add a bun and you’re done.” …

Improvements to the Seafood Processing Act come into effect, Aug. 9, the opening day of the southeast lobster season. Amendments passed during the spring sitting of the legislative assembly address concerns about the act, adopted in 2009, as identified by the fishing industry during consultations. …

It is a multi-million dollar industry, and 68 percent of the shrimp harvested in the U.S. comes from Texas and Louisiana. However, this year local fisherman say the shrimp and crab supply is at an all-time low. …

Wild Alaska salmon commercial harvests surged to over 140 million fish through Aug. 6, with the catch of pink salmon alone climbing to 95,618,000 fish. …