Washington state declares war on invasive mussels with big funding boost
Joint funding from the US state and the Army Corps of Engineers aims to thwart the spread of quagga mussels as regional concerns escalate
New Maryland aquaculture law expands ‘shellfish’ definition
The legislative change is expected to encourage new ventures by simplifying regulatory processes for aquaculture businesses
California to temporarily close white sturgeon fishery while conservation review gets underway
Scientific evidence suggests white sturgeon population is at risk, prompting protective measures
Scotland’s shellfish industry reports record mussel production
A government report finds production of some key shellfish species in Scotland has reached record highs but the industry continues to face challenges with employment levels
Fish oil, algae, salmonids lead sharp declines in Chile seafood exports
Chilean seafood exports amounted to $648 million in May, down by 17.4% year-on-year
South Africa’s Premier Fishing opens physical store, online shop
Premier Fishing announced the opening of a new store in Cape Town and its online shop, offering fresh seafood, including hake, snoek, shrimp, calamari, mussels and lobster
Fresh finfish, shellfish lead drop in US seafood retail prices in May
Consumers remained cautious in spending due to worries over the lingering and cumulative impact of inflation, says a market research firm
Commercial oyster harvesting resumes in parts of Oregon coastline
Officials have lifted the ban on oyster gathering in Tillamook and Netarts Bays, but bay clam and mussel harvesting along the Oregon coastline remains banned due to high PSP levels
FDA warns of paralytic shellfish toxins in oysters from British Columbia supplier
The US agency advised California restaurants and retailers against serving oysters from Dailyfresh Shellfish, Inc., lot #240531JM, harvested in BC on May 30
Aquaculture Canada 2024: Canada’s aquaculture industry needs its own legislation, seaweed farmer suggests
Undercurrent News was live from Aquaculture Canada 2024, being held at the Delta Hotel & Prince Edward Island Conference Center, in Charlottetown, PEI, June 16-19