Month: February 2011

Mississippi CMR To Hold Meeting Feb. 15

February 7, 2011 Shelly Becker, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources (CMR) will hold its February meeting on Feb. 15. …

Big Salmon Run Spawns Profits

February 7, 2011 Justin Scheck, The Wall Street Journal

An unexpectedly large run of salmon in the rivers of far Northern California this winter is providing an economic boost to local communities across the hard-hit region. …

Rouses Markets Recalls Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Steaks

February 7, 2011 Rouses Markets

Rouses Markets is recalling its Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Steaks due to possible health risks. …

Gulf Seafood Reps, Legislators Discuss BP Spill’s Impact

February 7, 2011 Ashley Roth, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

Ambassadors of Louisiana Seafood will visit Washington, D.C. for a celebration of seafood harvested from gulf waters. …

First Lady Turns Nutrition Efforts To Restaurants

February 7, 2011 Sheryl Gay Stolberg and William Neuman, The New York Times

Michelle Obama, the first lady and a healthy-eating advocate, has her sights set on a new target: the nation’s restaurants. …