Alaska processors have successful pollock roe auction, with 86% higher volume and stable price
SEAFOOD.COM NEWS by John Sackton - March 17, 2014
Reports from Seattle were of a very good pollock roe auction that will boost the results for Alaska pollock roe companies this year. Overall, over 7200 tons was... http://seafood.com/Story.aspx?story=920629&topic=59765
Is America Ready For Genetically Modified Fish? FDA Considers AquAdvantage Salmon
By Matthew Mientka | Mar 16, 2014 03:31 PM EDT
Though most Americans remain wary of genetically modified (GM) foods, U.S. regulators may soon approve a GM fish product known as the AquAdvantage salmon — or “Frankenfish” by critics. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said.... http://www.medicaldaily.com/america-ready-genetically-modified-fish-fda-considers-aquadvantage-salmon-271340
Saturday, 15 March 2014
KMXT will be broadcasting and streaming the Kodiak Fisheries Work Group meeting live from the Assembly Chambers Monday night from 6pm until it's conclusion around 10pm. We will.... http://www.kmxt.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5613
Fleet of underwater gliders could improve global weather forecasts
BY STEVE DENT @STEVETDENT MARCH 17TH, 2014 AT 7:34AM ET
While our entire climate model is based on the world's ocean currents, there's a surprising lack of detailed measurements in that area. Researchers from Rutgers and elsewhere want to rectify that with the Challenger Glider Mission, which will see the launch 16 unpowered, autonomous submarines later this month. As with.... http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/17/rutgers-challenger-glider-submarine-mission/
Fisheries wiped out by Japan's tsunami seek ways to revive struggling industry
Published March 14, 2014 Associated Press
TONI, JAPAN – When the tsunami smashed the seafood processing factory where Shoichi Sato was working, he lost his job but eventually found a new life. Three years later, Sato is among the businessmen helping to bring back the fishing industry, long a mainstay livelihood for coastal towns along Japan's northeastern coast. Sato's company, Kamaishi Hikari Foods, employs only 25 people but supports hundreds more who sell their catches of octopus, squid, salmon and mackerel for processing right at the water's edge. In Toni, whose entire port was wrecked by the tsunami, it's about the only..... http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/03/14/fisheries-wiped-out-by-japan-tsunami-seek-ways-to-revive-struggling-industry/
Red snapper fairness
Thursday, 13 March 2014
This week a series of public hearings began on proposed Amendment 28, which would reallocate a greater share of Gulf of Mexico red snapper to recreational fishermen. Commercial fishermen and others who support the gulf seafood industry are encouraged to attend a.... http://www.nationalfisherman.com/blogs/coastlines/3143-red-snapper-fairness
STONINGTON
Originally published in Island Ad-Vantages, March 13, 2014
Lobster landings net $47 million for port of Stonington
by Faith DeAmbrose
Preliminary data released by the Maine Dept. of Marine Resources on March 1 show another banner year for the Port of Stonington in 2013, and an increase in the boat price for lobster was the primary driving force. With 17,378,069 pounds of live lobster landed, the total ex-vessel value (average boat price) was recorded at $47,454,463, an increase of more than $3 million from 2012 figures. The totals could be subject to.... http://islandadvantages.com/news/2014/mar/13/lobster-landings-net-47-million-for-port-of-stonin/
SEAFOOD.COM NEWS by John Sackton - March 17, 2014
Reports from Seattle were of a very good pollock roe auction that will boost the results for Alaska pollock roe companies this year. Overall, over 7200 tons was... http://seafood.com/Story.aspx?story=920629&topic=59765
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Is America Ready For Genetically Modified Fish? FDA Considers AquAdvantage Salmon
By Matthew Mientka | Mar 16, 2014 03:31 PM EDT
Though most Americans remain wary of genetically modified (GM) foods, U.S. regulators may soon approve a GM fish product known as the AquAdvantage salmon — or “Frankenfish” by critics. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said.... http://www.medicaldaily.com/america-ready-genetically-modified-fish-fda-considers-aquadvantage-salmon-271340
- GE SALMON CO. FIRES BACK AT MURKOWSKI: AquaBounty Technologies, the Massachusetts company that is seeking FDA approval for a genetically-engineered strain of salmon, is taking issue with several remarks made by Murkowski last week. In a back-and-forth during an oversight hearing to.... http://www.politico.com/morningagriculture/0314/morningagriculture13315.html
Saturday, 15 March 2014
KMXT will be broadcasting and streaming the Kodiak Fisheries Work Group meeting live from the Assembly Chambers Monday night from 6pm until it's conclusion around 10pm. We will.... http://www.kmxt.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5613
Fleet of underwater gliders could improve global weather forecasts
BY STEVE DENT @STEVETDENT MARCH 17TH, 2014 AT 7:34AM ET
While our entire climate model is based on the world's ocean currents, there's a surprising lack of detailed measurements in that area. Researchers from Rutgers and elsewhere want to rectify that with the Challenger Glider Mission, which will see the launch 16 unpowered, autonomous submarines later this month. As with.... http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/17/rutgers-challenger-glider-submarine-mission/
Fisheries wiped out by Japan's tsunami seek ways to revive struggling industry
Published March 14, 2014 Associated Press
TONI, JAPAN – When the tsunami smashed the seafood processing factory where Shoichi Sato was working, he lost his job but eventually found a new life. Three years later, Sato is among the businessmen helping to bring back the fishing industry, long a mainstay livelihood for coastal towns along Japan's northeastern coast. Sato's company, Kamaishi Hikari Foods, employs only 25 people but supports hundreds more who sell their catches of octopus, squid, salmon and mackerel for processing right at the water's edge. In Toni, whose entire port was wrecked by the tsunami, it's about the only..... http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/03/14/fisheries-wiped-out-by-japan-tsunami-seek-ways-to-revive-struggling-industry/
Red snapper fairness
Thursday, 13 March 2014
This week a series of public hearings began on proposed Amendment 28, which would reallocate a greater share of Gulf of Mexico red snapper to recreational fishermen. Commercial fishermen and others who support the gulf seafood industry are encouraged to attend a.... http://www.nationalfisherman.com/blogs/coastlines/3143-red-snapper-fairness
STONINGTON
Originally published in Island Ad-Vantages, March 13, 2014
Lobster landings net $47 million for port of Stonington
by Faith DeAmbrose
Preliminary data released by the Maine Dept. of Marine Resources on March 1 show another banner year for the Port of Stonington in 2013, and an increase in the boat price for lobster was the primary driving force. With 17,378,069 pounds of live lobster landed, the total ex-vessel value (average boat price) was recorded at $47,454,463, an increase of more than $3 million from 2012 figures. The totals could be subject to.... http://islandadvantages.com/news/2014/mar/13/lobster-landings-net-47-million-for-port-of-stonin/
The District 3 sampler was able to get samples from Maurelle Island, Little Steamboat, and Steamboat. The... http://t.co/CpkiE6xRDn
— S.A.R.D.F.A. Alaska (@sardfa) March 17, 2014
What does coastal intelligence look like? This graphic shows you! http://t.co/IhbFKqL48Q #Data4Coasts pic.twitter.com/gpyYSYfNbX
— NOAA's Ocean Service (@noaaocean) March 17, 2014
Watch the premiere#AlaskaFishWars on Nat Geo next with @CaptSutherland @Capt_TaylorE @fvnorthcrow @NightsEdgeAK pic.twitter.com/cAC6nSQM75
— Capt.Dino Sutherland (@CaptSutherland) March 17, 2014
What a great day @bostonseafood! If you haven't stopped by our booth yet (2725) come say hi to the Copper River fleet! #sena14
— Copper River Salmon (@CopperRiverWild) March 16, 2014
#SENA14 Fishermen's Finest well represented http://t.co/8GCRrGUb1w by #Alaska Seafood Coop & @ASMIAkSeafood pic.twitter.com/Hup3tkWeZg
— Fishermen's Finest (@FishFinest) March 17, 2014
Word from @bostonseafood show floor is a strong interest from retailers for seafood marketing materials; info on sustainability #sena14
— Michael Ramsingh (@MichaelRamsingh) March 17, 2014
High Liner, King & Prince take home 2014 Seafood Excellence Awards @bostonseafood @HighLinerCanada @KPseafood #sena14
— Seafood.com News (@SeafoodcomNews) March 16, 2014
Keith Decker accepts @SeaShare Doner of the Year award @bostonseafood free coverage @SeafoodcomNews #sensa14 pic.twitter.com/PviSWYWq0N
— Seafood.com News (@SeafoodcomNews) March 16, 2014
Solar storm over Frederick Sound http://t.co/R0H0gPteMs
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 17, 2014
Are we in a 'golden age' for Alaska literature? (“snowmachine” v. “snowmobile”) http://t.co/pQczxzk80l
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 17, 2014
@Twitter CEO Costolo to make first China visit | Reuters http://t.co/pDA7afZQfH #Mobile #SupplyChain #Freedom
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 17, 2014
Why meteorologists can't wear green on #StPatricksDay @foxandfriends #betterwithfriends pic.twitter.com/60tPm11srR
— Maria Molina (@FoxMariaMolina) March 17, 2014
Let love and friendship reign! Our doodle for St. Patrick's Day features a traditional Irish Claddagh ring. pic.twitter.com/pRmaK5GYLI
— A Googler (@google) March 17, 2014
Sad thing about St. Patrick's Day is that so many of my people's traditional foods are awful. Tho fresh seafood in Ireland=awesome.
— Brian Faughnan (@BrianFaughnan) March 17, 2014
♧ - 3-17-2014
— Hauling Gear #Alaska (@haulinggear) March 17, 2014