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In January, unusually cold weather gripped the southeast region of the USA, with water temperatures plummeting along the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia. During the period, sustained water temperatures affect a variety of marine life, including white shrimp, a … Continued
In October, U.S. National champion oyster cooks and shuckers were selected at the 51st Annual U.S. Oyster Festival held in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Chefs from across the country participated in a timed competition. As part of the festival, this … Continued
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recently announced that $380,000 is available to help grow Rhode Island farm and food businesses and increase the competitiveness of local products in the marketplace. The funding is part of the Local … Continued
On December 8, 2016, NOAA Fisheries announced a comprehensive Seafood Import Monitoring Program to further curb Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing practices and to identify misrepresented seafood imports before they enter the U.S. market. The program requires that importers … Continued
The 2016-2017 Maine Scallop Season is off to a strong start, according to an early report from Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR). The quality of scallops is said to be high, with harvesters landing some of the largest scallops … Continued
Rhode Island winter farmers markets are being highlighted through the “Get Fresh. Buy Local” campaign, a program from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Local markets will feature an array of products from Rhode Island, including fresh seafood, … Continued