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Category Archives: Seafood
The Status of Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture in the U.S. and Florida
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY DR. CHARLES ADAMS, FLORIDA SEA GRANT The demand for seafood in the US continues to grow. This growth is a function of a number of factors, including the increased awareness of the healthful attributes of many … Continue reading
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Tagged aquaculture, commercial fisheries, seafood
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Say it Ain’t So: Important Apalachicola River Water Dispute Ruling Goes Against Florida
In his 137-page report to the U.S. Supreme Court published on Valentine’s Day, a Special Master appointed to oversee the case has stated, “Because Florida has not met its burden, I recommend that the court deny Florida’s request for relief.” … Continue reading
Posted in Fisheries, oysters, Seafood
Tagged Apalachicola oysters, Apalachicola River, water wars
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Thanksgiving and the Sea…
I was trying to think of a topic that could connect Thanksgiving and our marine environment. Like many others, when I think of Thanksgiving images of Pilgrims and native Americans come to mind. There is the turkey – and I … Continue reading
Seafood… What’s in Peak Season for October?
It’s October and it feels great outside. Time to fire up the grill and enjoy football with your favorite local seafood. So what’s in peak season this month? Clams – cultured Cedar Key clams are always in season and … Continue reading
I’m so confused about seafood!
I’ve spent the past 25 years studying and growing fish. When folks find out I’m a fish head, I often get a lot of questions about the safety and sustainability of many seafood products. It seems that the media and … Continue reading
Posted in aquaculture, Fisheries, fishing, Seafood, Sustainable Living
Tagged seafood safety, sustainable seafood
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Bacteria at the Beach
The threat of bacteria in coastal waters can be scary and a challenge to understand. Here is information that helps clarify the threat to beach visitors and recreational users of marine waters. This is a good opportunity to think about … Continue reading
Posted in Fisheries, Seafood, Water, water quality
Tagged bacteria, beach closure, enterococci, fecal coliform, flesh eating bacteria, oyster, Vibrio, Vibrio vulnificus
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NISAW 2016 – Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon) “Lions in the Gulf and Tigers in the Bay”
Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon): This catchy phrase coined by Robert Turpin (Escambia County Marine Resources Division) describes a recent invader to our marine waters in the past decade. Many coastal residents are aware of the invasive lionfish that has … Continue reading
Posted in aquaculture, Fisheries, Invasive Species, Invasives, Lend a Hand, Sea Life, Seafood, Shrimp, shrimping
Tagged aquaculture, invasive, Invasive Species, mariculture, NISAW, NISAW2016, Prawn, Shrimp, Tiger Prawn
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Enjoying Local Seafood; What’s in Peak Season for February?
There has been an increase interest, from both visitors and residents, in purchasing local seafood. Here we are going to define local seafood as anything caught or grown within 200 miles of your location. For Pensacola that includes Alabama, Mississippi, … Continue reading
National Seafood Month – the future of seafood
So what now? What lies ahead for the seafood industry in the Florida Panhandle? Well I will start by saying I do not have a crystal ball… so I truly do not know, but most people plan for the … Continue reading
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