NOAA releases ‘how to’ guide on boosting US seafood resilience
The implementation plan details NOAA's five-year strategy to support the seafood industry through climate and economic challenges
Chilean mussel industry anticipates drop in production, price increases
The decline in seed availability in Chile -- one of the world's largest producers of mussels -- is expected to lead to reduced production and exports, according to industry representatives
US seafood firm rebrands to take bigger bite of New York’s gourmet market
'Our business is still 90% seafood, and we've been able to leverage that expertise to grow our specialty foods offerings' -- Ian MacGregor, CEO, LP Seafood & Specialty
Canadian initiative aims to develop portable testing kit for deadly shellfish toxins
A successful outcome from the experiment could allow remote Canadian communities to quickly and affordably test seafood for deadly toxins
MSX oyster disease continues spread in Canadian province
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the further spread of the parasite in waterways around the province of Prince Edward Island
BC shellfish growers question sustainability goals of new licensing rules
'Our concern with the proposed changes is that DFO is becoming increasingly involved in micromanaging industry operations' -- Nico Prins, executive director, BC Shellfish Growers Association
US retail sales of fresh, frozen seafood dip again
Economic pressures drove down both dollar sales and volume across multiple seafood categories in August
Canada’s First Nations hopeful on 25th anniversary of Marshall decision
'We need to begin looking at how we can actually share the resource without harming each other' -- Kerry Prosper, elder-in-residence, St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia
Indian scientists unlock green-mussel genome, promising advances in aquaculture
The detailed genetic blueprint of the Asian green mussel could enhance breeding practices and improve disease management in aquaculture
Fracking wastewater linked to long-term contamination of mussels
The contamination could harm the entire food chain, researchers cautioned