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NOAA Announces Specs for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog

5/12/2021 - NOAA Fisheries is setting 2021 and projecting 2022-2026 commercial harvest quotas for Atlantic surfclams and ocean quahogs. The final quotas, which have remained unchanged since 2004, are: Atlantic surfclams: 3.4 million bushels Ocean quahogs: 5.36 million bushels Maine ocean quahogs: 100,000 Maine bushels In addition, the Atlantic surfclam minimum size… SEE MORE

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Baby Elvers Rocket Back Up in Value in Maine

4/22/2021 - By Patrick Whittle / AP News. Tiny baby eels are worth big bucks again in Maine. The state is home to the U.S.’s only significant fishery for the baby eels, which are called elvers, and it’s taking place right now. Prices tanked last year due to disruption to the worldwide… SEE MORE

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Cod Fishing Season to Reopen in Gulf of Maine

3/24/2021 - Courtesy of Associated Press. Federal fishing regulators are reopening the recreational fishery for cod in the Gulf of Maine for two weeks while they consider the future of the industry. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday that recreational anglers and for-hire vessel operators can harvest cod from the… SEE MORE

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Split the Seafood Bill with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute

3/3/2021 - Reimbursement details: On March 4th, and March 11th, The Gulf of Maine Research Institute will split the bill with the first 200 community members to request reimbursement. They'll reimburse 50% of your bill, up to $30 total (excluding alcohol). Order from one of their Culinary Partners to be eligible for… SEE MORE

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Grab a ‘VIP’ Pass to NOAA’s Virtual Open House

2/24/2021 - Each week, NOAA will tour a different facility through a live webinar and meet the staff that bring NOAA’s mission to life. Guides will highlight a few cool spots around campus and answer your questions in real time. A U.S. map plotted with the dates and locations of 2021 NOAA… SEE MORE

Our Favorite Super Bowl Seafood Recipes

2/6/2021 - Super Bowl parties will be a little different this year but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy the fun of the best snack day of the year! We've gathered a few of our favorite party snacks for your Sunday afternoon feast. Don't forget to check out our list of… SEE MORE

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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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