Loss Of Maine Shrimp Deprives Chefs, Clam Shacks Of A Delicacy

the Maine shrimp season has become a casualty of warming waters because of climate change and, consequently, strict regulations. On Wednesday, regional fisheries managers voted to extend a moratorium on shrimping in northern New England through the 2018 season, which traditionally runs between December and April. For the fifth year in a row, the sweet little morsels likely won’t appear on Maine restaurant menus.

P.E.I’s Spring Lobster Fishermen In Favor Of Size Increase

December 4, 2017 The Journal Pioneer

The president of the Western Gulf Fishermen’s Association says he’s confident Prince Edward Island’s spring lobster fisheries will have a one-millimeter increase in the minimum carapace length in 2018.

How Newfoundland Is Grappling With The Return Of Cod Fishing

A quarter-century after the waters off Newfoundland were fished clean of cod, the mighty fish is finally making its comeback. But scientists who monitor the fish say there are alarming signs that the stock, still classified as "critical," is already under too much pressure.

Cruelty Free Investing Launches, Giving Transparency To Humane Investing

December 4, 2017 Cruelty Free Investing

Cruelty Free Investing (CFI), the first non-profit organization to evaluate each publicly traded U.S. stock for participation in animal exploitation, announced their launch today. Every stock appears on one of two lists on the new CFI website (CrueltyFreeInvesting.org), a list of companies that do exploit animals, and a list of companies that do not. Also identified on the website are the top ten companies engaged in the worst forms of animal cruelty.

CMC Welcomes Expanded Meat Access To China

The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) was pleased to learn of the imminent expansion of Canadian meat market access to China. While in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the expansion of trade with China for the beef and pork sectors.