Seafood

Alan Gibson’s family seafood processing business goes back four generations.  Gibson, appointed by the governor to represent the interests of the American Shrimp Processors Association, looks to do what’s right for the shrimp industry he represents on the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. …

Marine Harvest ASA (MHG), the world’s biggest salmon farmer, may increase its 105 kroner-a-share ($18.13) bid for Cermaq ASA (CEQ), the largest publicly traded fish- feed maker, by as much as 10 kroner, SpareBank 1 Markets said. …

The state's top shellfish biologist told shellfishermen gathered at Cape Cod Community College on Thursday night that they were victims of their own success. Division of Marine Fisheries senior scientist Mike Hickey was explaining that with more on the market each year it was understandable how, while rare, reported illnesses from eating oysters could increase. Cape aquaculturists and wholesale dealers were told that, in the wake of nine verified cases of Vibrio p. in 2012, measures in the control plan instituted last year would be stepped up and plan coverage would extend from the eight towns along Cape Cod Bay to all 22 coastal communities in the state. …

The Global Aquaculture Alliance announced in early May that Multiexport Foods S.A. has achieved two-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification. …

Maryland lawmakers have joined a handful of states in passing a ban on shark fin sales with a slight twist, crafting a measure that is supported by conservationists as well as a commercial fishing group. …