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In 2025, the Mississippi Legislature passed House Bill 602, in an effort to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and improve consumer confidence. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi must be clearly labeled as either … Continued
In May, the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission (NPAFC) announced preliminary North Pacific-wide total salmon catches for 2024, as reported by its member countries Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and the United States. Pacific salmon catch … Continued
A second edition of the Field Guide to Seaweeds of Alaska is now available. The award-winning guide was produced by NOAA Fisheries, University of British Columbia scientists, and Alaska Sea Grant. The updated field guide includes photos and descriptions of … Continued
Seafood Consumption In 2022, U.S. per capita consumption of seafood products was 19.8 pounds, a decline from 20.5 pounds in 2021. Americans consumed lesser amounts of canned salmon, canned tuna, fresh and frozen products, and shrimp. Canned sardines, canned shellfish, … Continued
Recent surveys of Atlantic sea scallops in U.S. waters show potential for good harvests in the next few years. NOAA Fisheries’ 2024 Integrated Sea Scallop and HabCam Research Survey indicate strong numbers of two-year-old scallops in both dredge samples and … Continued
The Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game’s (DFG) Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) recently announced two grants totaling $91,514 for high-efficiency ice machines in areas of significant aquaculture or commercial shellfishing activity on Cape Cod. The equipment will help commercial … Continued