Seeking Stability, Maine Lobstermen Join Union

A union representing thousands of Maine's shipbuilding and paper mill workers now has its sights set on lobstermen. With promises to fight bad legislation and negotiate prices for their catch, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has been recruiting fishermen in some of Maine's most lobster-reliant communities.

New BAP Multi-Species Farm Standards Completed

The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), the leading standards-setting organization for farmed seafood, has expanded the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program with the completion of new BAP standards for finfish and crustacean farms.

Stone Crab Season A Bust Before It Ends

Although Florida's stone crab season will not officially end until May 15, talk to any fisherman along the Nature Coast who makes a living harvesting the crustaceans from the Gulf of Mexico and you'll find that the season effectively ended months ago.

GAA Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With ASC, GLOBALG.A.P.

The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) on April 22 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and GLOBALG.A.P. whereby the standards-setting organizations will work collaboratively to increase efficiency and reduce duplication in the auditing process.

AMSA Welcomes Sealed Air & Its Cryovac Food Packaging Brand To Sustaining Partners Program

For more than 50 years, the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has relied on support from partners to maintain its ability to provide community and professional development programs and opportunities for individuals in the field of meat science. In honor of this continued support, AMSA launched the Sustaining Partners program to recognize these organizations and institutions that have provided significant financial and logistical contributions for the products and services offered by the organization.