Seafood

Gulf Coast Fishermen Say Tariffs Critical To Industry’s Survival

February 2, 2011 George Altman, Mobile Press-Register

Gulf Coast fishermen and seafood processors asked trade regulators on Tuesday to continue tariffs against some foreign shrimp, arguing that the levies are critical to the local industrys survival. …

Mississippi Oyster Reef Area To Close To Harvest

February 2, 2011 Shelly Becker, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announces the closing of Areas II “A” Conditionally Approved Waters to the harvest of oysters. …

Area Of Gulf Of Mexico Reopens To Royal Red Shrimp Fishing

February 2, 2011 Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune

An area of the Gulf of Mexico has reopened to royal red shrimp fishing. …

Mass. Gov Asks President Obama To Intervene In Fish Dispute

February 2, 2011 The Associated Press

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is asking President Barack Obama to intervene with federal regulators he says have rebuffed compromises with the struggling fishing industry. …

Consumers Lead Sustainability Drive

February 1, 2011 Gordon Hamilton, Vancouver Sun

The movement toward sustainable oceans has grown out of its conservation roots into a global initiative engaging major seafood producers, non-governmental organizations and scientists. …