NFI Members Report Success At Boston Seafood Show

Companies who exhibited on the floor of the International Boston Seafood Show say 2013 was a success.

MSC Welcomes New Board Members

Mr Will Martin, chairman of the Marine Stewardship Council, welcomed five new appointments to the MSC Board of Trustees. Mr Martin said: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome this talented and diverse group of trustees to our board. As the MSC continues to progress within the changing global fisheries arena and seafood market, new expertise and perspectives are vital to keeping our organisation effective and innovative.

Seafood Buyers Visit New Bedford As Part Of IBSS Tour

Seafood buyers representing eight countries were in New Bedford in March, touring the cities' fishing boats and seafood operations.

Alaska's Halibut & Black Cod Harvest Season Open

Alaska’s wild halibut and black cod (sablefish) harvest season opened March 23, 2013. Statewide Total Allowable Catch (TAC) limits for Alaska halibut and black cod are set at over 23 million pounds and 35 million pounds respectively. Alaska is home to over 95% of the Pacific halibut and over 65% of the black cod harvested in the United States.

Louisiana Crawfish Part 3: From Crawfish Pond To Processor To Pot – A Quick Trip To Expanding Markets

Crawfish are big business and getting even bigger. In fact, “the combined annual yield ranges from 120 million to 150 million pounds,” according to the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.