Invermar estimates at least $200,000 losses from tsunami damage to scallop farm
Chilean producer says tsunami of Sept. 16 cut off about 80% of its scallop crop lines at facility in Bay of Tongoy, at site with a value of $2m
US marine aquaculture growing at 8% per year
US aquatic farmers produced 594 million pounds of seafood in 2012, valued at $1.2 billion
Canadian oyster growers say ban cost $1.12m, could impact on global sales
Canadian oysters farmers based in the province of British Columbia estimate the ban on raw sales of their products cost CAD 1.5m, could impact global sales
NZ aquaculture industry launches sustainability standard
New Zealand’s aquaculture industry has come up with a new sustainability management standard
Month-long ban on raw BC oysters lifted
After being banned for over a month, raw British Columbia oysters will be making a comeback in the coming days
Tomales Bay Oyster firm promises to return with new expansion plan
Cali oyster company continues to seek permits as growing demand forces expansion
Samonella prompts Future Seafoods oyster recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of oysters from Future Seafoods due to possible salmonella contamination
Oyster ban in British Columbia continues
Shellfish growers are annoyed by the continuing ban on local raw oysters
Invermar in black on Alimar takeover, but lower prices see sales dive
Salmon firm posts profit of $70m in H1 linked to a debt write-off and a credit agreement as part of Alimar acquisition, but sales dive 33%
New Jersey lawmakers to boost oyster farming by simplifing permit processes
New Jersey lawmakers are aiming to increase the state's oyster farming industry by streamlining approval processes.