Maine Seafood Industry Would Benefit Under Bill

February 8, 2011 The Associated Press

Maine’s seafood industry would get a lift under proposed legislation that would provide funding to support seafood marketing, research and development.

Gulf Seafood Sales Get Boost From U.S. Military

February 8, 2011 Associated Press

Sales of Gulf of Mexico seafood are getting a boost from the military after being hammered by last year’s BP oil spill.

Mississippi Oyster Reef Area To Close To Harvest

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has announced the closing of Area II “C” Conditionally Approved Waters to the harvest of oysters, effective 4 p.m. Feb. 8.

Chesapeake Oysters Doing Better

A Maryland survey finds reproduction up while diseases and deaths are down.

Winter Produce Supply Uncertain After Freezing Temps In Arizona, California

Freezing temperatures as low as 18 degrees in the nation’s “Winter Salad Bowl” region in Southwestern Arizona and Southern California could result in a shortage of some winter vegetables.