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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

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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

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Come Fish With Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education!

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6/19/2020 - Come Fish With CARE! The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protections (DEEP) Fisheries Division – Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program has been teaching beginners about the wonders of fish and fishing since 1986! CARE is a science-based package of environmental, ecological, and fishing information. The CARE program offers a variety… SEE MORE

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RI Lawmaker Calls For Direct Shellfish Sales

5/15/2020 - By Rachel Nunes. A Rhode Island lawmaker is calling for local fisherman to be allowed to sell shellfish directly to customers. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara sent a letter to Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit, calling for her to change the policy for shellfishers. "Giving these shellfishermen permission to… SEE MORE

Five Favorite Seafood Recipes to Make for Mother’s Day

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5/9/2020 - This Mother's Day, give mom a break from cooking with these easy and delicious seafood recipes. Haddock Chowder from the Maine Fishermen's Forum 1 lb. fresh Haddock fillet 1-2” square of salt pork Finely chopped 14oz can of evaporated milk (or up to 2 cups of half and half or… SEE MORE

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Seafood 101: Cooking Fish at Home

3/30/2020 - Cooking fish at home can feel daunting if you've never done it before but with a few common sense tips you'll be on your way to cooking healthy seafood meals right in your kitchen. Shopping for Seafood When you are food shopping, purchase seafood last and keep it cold. Ask… SEE MORE

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