Designed to help small business owners, the $2 trillion stimulus package passed last week has earmarked $300 million for workers in aquaculture-related jobs. That’s a lot of clams! Ok, enough about clams. Let’s talk about oysters! Although the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the Florida seafood industry hard, in the panhandle of Florida, oyster farmers are feeling extremely …
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China and Florida are half a world apart, yet China is a huge consumer of Spiny Caribbean lobster. These “Dragon Shrimp” race from Miami to China in less than two days, arriving alive. A 2018 trade feud threatened this profitable venture. Now, just as it’s lifted, a pandemic has brought it to a halt. Floridian Lobster …
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The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) brought together panelists in an attempt to end the decades-old battle over wild vs farmed seafood. GAA President George Chamberlin says when the fight began in the 1970’s aquaculture was very experimental. Since then it has taken over much of the seafood industry, revolutionizing how we get our seafood. “It’s an …
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The University of Washington recently completed a decades long study of fisheries from around the globe. The report shows that many fish caught around the globe are from growing stocks. The monitoring of these fish show fisheries management is working. The University discovered fishery success through an international project to refute the narrative …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Research Institute just confirmed via Facebook page that a 350-pound grouper snagged in southwest Florida waters is real. Really big and really old! They’ve estimated the fish to be around 50 years of age. Incredibly, this goliath grandad was caught in a body of water shallower than 600 feet. …
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Josh Cooper just became the 2019 World Seafood Champion at the 8th Annual World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas, with his “Pan-Seared Scallops with Caviar Champagne Beurre Blanc”. This talented resident of Tallahassee, Florida went from last place in last year’s competition to take home a prize of $10,000. While a political consultant by day, …
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Eight seafood importers in the US recently imported contaminated Yellowfin Tuna. Several of these importers operate in Florida. A total recall was issued after the fish caused many people to contract Scombrotoxin poisoning. All of the contaminated fish was purchased from Truong Phu Xahn. The FDA is warning restaurants and retailers to follow the source …
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For thirty years, a battle has waged between the state of Georgia and Florida over a river and the water it provides. That battle is now headed to the Supreme Court. The water originates in Lake Lanier, northeast of Atlanta, and generates hydropower. The lake is 60 square miles and, during good years, can serve …
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