Category: Food

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Mississippi Shrimpers Deliver Catch to Local Food Banks

2/3/2021 - By Jessica Hathaway. Early this year, Mississippi food pantries received deliveries of locally caught, processed and packaged shrimp, harvested by members of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United. A $50,000 Catch Together grant facilitated by the nonprofit Extra Table helped Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United purchase 20,000 pounds of local heads-on shrimp. The… SEE MORE

A Miami Market Where the Fish Fly

1/14/2021 - By Brett Anderson. MIAMI - Customers traveling by foot or convertible will hear Plaza Seafood Market shortly after it comes into view. The rhythmic thud of long, heavy knives cracking fish spines, landing hard on a cutting board, grows louder when you reach the parking lot, provided there are no motorcycles… SEE MORE

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10 Seafood Sides You Need on Your Thanksgiving Table

11/25/2020 - One of America’s favorite holidays Thanksgiving, is quickly approaching. This is a time to be with loved ones and connecting over delicious food. Although this year may look a little different for most people, it doesn’t mean it can’t be as special. Jazz things up at your Thanksgiving table by… SEE MORE

“Women on the Water”: Linda Cornish Explains Why Eating Seafood is So Good for You & the Planet

11/2/2020 - Why is Eating Seafood Good for You, the Economy, and the Planet? Linda Cornish--Founder & President of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership--talks with Anastasia Fischer (President, US Harbors) about her passion for nutrition and health and how eating seafood can radically improve health, the economy, and the well-being of our planet.… SEE MORE

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Celebrate National Seafood Month with a Few of Our Favorite Recipes

10/28/2020 - What better way to celebrate this National Seafood Month (October) than by cooking a few of our favorite simple, healthy and delicious seafood recipes at home? Whether it's Scallop, Shrimp or Halibut season we have something for everyone! Sautéed Scallops With Crushed Peppercorns [caption id="attachment_37188" align="alignleft" width="300"] Image Courtesy of… SEE MORE

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Seafood 101: Support Your Immune Health by Eating a Variety of Seafood

10/28/2020 - Now, more than ever, people are looking for ways to “boost” or support their immune system. Seafood, both fish and shellfish, provides essential nutrients to the body that keep the immune health functioning properly. An important step in staying healthy is eating a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains,… SEE MORE

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Nine Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Aquaculture

10/14/2020 - 1. It’s Not Just for Fish Many aquaculture producers in the United States don’t raise fish, despite the industry’s popular image of fish farming. In fact, oysters were the most commercially valuable domestic farmed marine species in recent years. In 2017, oyster farmers harvested 36 million pounds valued at $186 million.… SEE MORE

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National Seafood Month: Behind the Scenes of the Most Consumed Seafood

10/9/2020 - Shrimp, tuna, clams—the most popular seafood items in the United States are familiar names to both seafood lovers and the occasional consumer. You may have wondered about the environmental impact of consuming more of a popular product. We’ve got good news: U.S. seafood is sustainable seafood! Thanks to our robust… SEE MORE

Stone Crab Season Starts Oct. 15 with Regulation Changes

10/5/2020 - Several recreational and commercial stone crab regulation changes go into effect in the next few weeks, just in time for the Oct. 15 season start date. Florida’s stone crab fishery has experienced a long-term decline in harvest and is likely undergoing overfishing. FWC staff worked with stakeholders on these changes… SEE MORE

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Pink Salmon May Benefit as Pacific Arctic Warms

9/4/2020 - The Pacific Arctic is undergoing a rapid transformation. As temperatures rise and sea ice melts, some species will do better than others. A new study suggests that pink salmon may be one of those species. “Our results suggest that warming is both increasing freshwater habitat and improving early marine survival of pink… SEE MORE