Trump executive order to halt US offshore wind already in works
US president-elect Donald Trump is still a few days away from taking his oath of office but it appears that he plans to stick to his word on ending offshore wind on 'day one' of his second term
NOAA updates seafood inspection regs to reflect current practices
The changes align regulatory language with current practices, tools, and standards without altering stakeholder interactions or operational requirements
FDA finds ‘forever chemicals’ in samples of canned clams from China
The US Food and Drug Administration collected samples of processed clams from China between October 2022 and September 2024
Modern challenges prompt revision of NOAA’s aquaculture plan after 40 years
The US' revised National Aquaculture Development Plan lays a roadmap for fully integrating aquaculture into the nation's seafood supply chains
EU police forces break contaminated shellfish smuggling ring
Roughly 30t of mollusks and 6t of glass eels illegally fished in polluted waters have been seized by law enforcement authorities in Portugal, France, and Spain
US seafood poised for strong holiday demand at retail after November growth
November gains across all categories of seafood reflect steady recovery and growing consumer demand, positioning the industry for a robust yearend, says the latest US retail sales performance review from 210 Analytics
Norovirus-related recall expanded to include Canadian oysters
Oysters harvested by Pacific Northwest Shellfish and Union Bay Seafood in the Canadian province of British Columbia are part of an 'urgent' product recall
Washington state announces oyster, clam recall over norovirus concerns
The US state's health agency confirmed that the shellfish were harvested in the Pickering Passage growing area
Florida shellfish farmers push back against proposed oil drilling in river basin
Shellfish growers fear the potential environmental and economic impact of exploratory drilling in Northwest Florida
‘Offshore’ vs ‘open-ocean’ fish farming: Researchers settle difference to improve site management
Researchers clarify 'offshore aquaculture' by distinguishing between 'exposed' conditions and distance from the coast, believing that clear definitions will aid farmers, insurers, regulators and investors in making informed decisions