Fisheries Minister: Love Our Lobster Campaign Working
A campaign to promote lobster is helping to boost sales and support local fishers, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley. …
Seafood
SCS Global Services Lauds Fisheries Around The Globe Meeting MSC Standards On World Oceans Day
SCS Global Services (SCS) marked World Oceans Day by extending congratulations to all of the fisheries now certified under the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) standards for sustainable fishing practices. Together, fisheries recognized by MSC now constitute more than 10% of the total wild capture fish catch worldwide. …
2013 Mississippi Shrimp Season Opens To Large Shrimp, Small Catches
The 2013 Mississippi shrimp season opened at 6 a.m., June 11, 2013, to beautiful weather and beautiful shrimp but small numbers, based on early reports from shrimp fishermen. Shrimp season opens in Mississippi territorial waters when sampling confirms shrimp have reached the 68-count-per-pound state statute requirement. …
Industry Veteran Frank Randol Is Working For LA Seafood’s Greater Good
A seafood veteran, Randol represents the crawfish industry on the board. He will serve the first half of a three-year term, which is split between processors and fishermen. …
Lack Of Crabs In Pontchartrain Basin Leads To Unanswered Questions
A number of factors could be responsible for one of the worst crop of crabs in Pontchartrain Basin and Lake Maurepas, including colder surface and water temperatures. …