Vermilion Bay Sweet Shrimp Gumbo Is 1st Louisiana Certified Wild Seafood

To meet an ever-increasing demand for fresh, quality gumbo-sized shrimp, the Port of Delcambre and Delcambre Direct Seafood program have introduced the first product in the state carrying the “Certified Authentic Louisiana Wild Seafood” – the Vermilion Bay Sweet White Shrimp gumbo pack. The 70-90 count (pieces per pound) is the perfect size for a wide variety of uses including gumbo, fettuccini, po’boys and pastas.

Copper River Salmon Marks 30th Year Of Renown

With the opening of the Copper River wild salmon fishery less than a week away, restaurants in Seattle and Anchorage plan entrée specials and fish mongers' phones are ringing steadily with buyers wanting a taste of those succulent fish.

Bristol Bay, Alaska Salmon Fishery Produces $1.5 Billion In Value

May 15, 2013 Mary Kauffman, SitNews

The Bristol Bay, Alaska commercial salmon fishery is the world's most valuable wild salmon fishery and in total produces an astounding annual value of $1.5 billion, according to a new report, "The Economic Importance of the Bristol Bay Salmon Industry."

Stone Crab Season Considered Worst In Decades

May 14, 2013 Jeff Skrzypek, WPTV

What is usually a highly sought after seafood menu item, turned into one of the most expensive dishes offered in restaurants throughout South Florida.

Dropping Prices, Rising Sustainability Issues Hit Maritime Lobster Fishery

Maritime lobster fishermen are tying up their boats, protesting prices they say are so low they can no longer afford to fish. While prices are a constant flashpoint, this year a ‘stunning’ development and a new stamp of sustainability are complicating matters.