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U.S. capable of achieving seafood independence. From lobster to haddock and seaweed, seafood plays an important role in the U.S. economy, diet and culture. The nation is one of the […]
Federal bill to ban octopus farming and commercial imports introduced. The ground-breaking bill is poised to become the first country-wide law that will ban commercial octopus aquaculture operations. A new […]
New Sushi Council created in USA. The National Fisheries Institute is pleased to announce the formation of the NFI Sushi Council. A pre-competitive stakeholder group, the Sushi Council is made […]
American seafood consumption increases. In 2021, Americans consumed a record 20.5 pounds of seafood per capita, a whopping increase of 1.5 pounds from 2020’s figures. The latest numbers demonstrate Americans have expanded […]
Starfrost appoints Scan American Corporation as exclusive North American agent. Starfrost has recently announced that it has appointed Scan American Corporation as its exclusive agent in North America. Scan American […]
Americans unified on sustainable seafood and food security. Four out of five (83%) adults nationwide in the US say that the health of the ocean and its ability to provide […]
NOAA partners receive $14 million to enhance ocean and coastal observations through Investing in America agenda. NOAA announced an investment of $14 million over two years through President Biden’s Investing […]
Cawthron Institute formalises global algae R&D partnerships A contingent of global algae experts gathered in Nelson, New Zealand, last week for a Cawthron Institute-hosted workshop focused on algae research, biomass production, geothermal resources, and production and application of algal bioactive compounds and components. Approximately fifty delegates from countries […]
Vietnam’s pangasius exports – optimistic signals from the US and China . Although in the last quarter of 2022, Vietnam’s pangasius exports fell to the lowest level of the year […]
Monterey Bay Aquarium announces new appointment. Monterey Bay Aquarium announces the appointment of Dana Allen-Greil as chief marketing officer (CMO), beginning January 1, 2023. Allen-Greil takes the helm from current […]
NOAA Fisheries reveals details of strategic plan. NOAA Fisheries Strategic Plan for 2022–2025 has been announced. The plan tiers from the Department of Commerce Strategic Plan, which has one overarching […]
NAPA catches first member company from the USA, as the market’s influence on Northeast Atlantic pelagic fisheries grows. The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has announced its first member […]
New president and CEO of National Fisheries Institute. The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) has named Lisa Wallenda Picard as incoming President & CEO of the association. Picard joins NFI from […]
Third annual National Pescatarian Month in USA. The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is helping you put more fish and seafood on your plate in October with its third annual National Pescatarian […]
New funding to support fish habitat conservation in USA. More than $8.4 million in 2022 Community Project Funding will support NOAA partners in the USA in implementing seven habitat conservation […]
Oyster reef restoration to protect Georgia’s coast. With a depleting shoreline and rising sea levels, scientists in coastal Georgia in the USA have been looking to further protect their shorelines […]
Med fish farmer explores joint opportunities. During a recent power lunch at the US Embassy in Athens, leaders of the public administrations of Greece and the US came together with […]
NOAA recommends $11.8m fishery projects funding. NOAA Fisheries of the USA has recommended more than $11.8 million for 44 projects under the 2022 Saltonstall-Kennedy Competitive Grants Programme. The projects fall into […]
New messaging platform to shift American appetites to seafood. Changing Tastes, a food strategy consultancy focused on the impact of food on our health, culture and planet, has announced the […]
EU and US resume trade of bivalve molluscs. As from the end of this month, trade of molluscan shellfish – such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops – will resume […]
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