Month: September 2014

Globally, demand for seafood has been growing, resulting in overexploitation of natural resources and production stagnation from captured fisheries. To curb overfishing and protect the biodiversity of natural resources, governments across the world are implementing regulations placing limits on capture fisheries. With seafood production struggling to keep pace with rising consumption, there is increased interest in aquaculture and fish farming as a means to bridge the widening gap between demand and supply by supplementing the output of capture fisheries. …

People in the industry in Eastern Canadian are watching closely as Maine awaits the outcome of a November vote that could see US$7 million of public money pumped into lobster processing. …

Thursdays in October, the Whole Foods Market Arabella Station, Baton Rouge, Broad Street and Veterans stores will host sea-to-table tastings with local chefs, Louisiana Sea Grant, LSU AgCenter and Audubon Nature Institute Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.). Attendees will tour their Whole Foods Market store's seafood department, sample fresh Gulf seafood, taste wine pairings and learn delicious ways to enjoy Gulf seafood at home. Registration is now available at seatotable.eventbrite.com. Cost is $25 per person with all ticket sales benefiting Audubon Nature Institute G.U.L.F. and Louisiana Sea Grant. …