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Imported Seafood May Be Riskier Than Gulf Fare

(Aug. 26) -- Consumers are caught in the middle as food safety experts ponder the potential risks from shrimp, crab and fish from the Gulf of Mexico while mostly ignoring the frightening evidence of years of foreign seafood arriving at U.S. ports tainted with drugs, chemicals and bacteria. "Consumers are rightfully...

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Gulf Oil Spill: Fishermen Reel From Seafood Troubles

Gloom infects the hard-working shrimp and crab docks of this gritty fishing town as the second full year of fishing since BP's catastrophic oil spill kicks into high gear.

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Andrew Sharpless: Saving the Oceans to Feed the World: What San Francisco Needs to Know

When it comes to sustainable seafood, San Francisco gets it.

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Jeffrey Buchanan: Bless These Shrimp: Faith, Fishing And Gulf Coast Restoration

Faith and fishing: two central parts of Louisiana's vibrant coastal culture.

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Is Mercury in Fish as Harmful as You Thought?

I'm sure you've heard you should be eating seafood twice a week because it's low in calories and fat, and packed with protein, and certain oily varieties -- such as tuna, salmon and sardines -- are a good source of healthy omega-3 fats, which have been shown to improve heart health and your mood.

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6 Of The Healthiest Fish To Eat ... And 6 Fish To Avoid

You probably already know that you're supposed to be eating fish twice a week.

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06/02/12 Thousands of shellfish found dead Source: The Daily Telegraph - Australia The cause of death is under investigation, said Industry and Fishing Minister Gladys Triveno, warning that "it would be premature to give a reason for this phenomenon."
06/02/12 Fisheries see tides of change Source: Star-News - Wilmington NC
A still-struggling economy, diminishing numbers of watermen and shifting environmental conditions are among the factors contributing to fluctuating harvest levels in the state's four biggest shellfish fisheries, according to officials with the state Division of Marine Fisheries.
The pounds of harvested oysters and blue crabs have increased by 81 percent and 40 percent respectively since 2007, while the amount of clams and shrimp have decreased by 30 and 46 percent in the same time period, according to the division's Annual Fisheries Bulletin for 2011.
The trends vary widely, unsurprising since the health of each fishery depends on different factors, said Alan Bianchi, trip ticket coordinator for marine fisheries.
"They're all going to be affected in different ways based on what's going on in the market and what the fishermen can do to get out and harvest their species of interest," Bianchi said.
06/01/12 Wellfleet seafood purveyor buys wholesale shellfish... Source: Wicked Local Truro - Truro MA Mac's Seafood is branching out in search of a bigger market for the shellfish that has made this town famous.
06/01/12 Catch 54 reopens after fire damage Source: Cape Gazette - Lewes DE Catch 54 restaurant in Fenwick Island, owned by Matt Haley of SoDel Concepts, has rebuilt and reopened its doors after enduring extensive fire and water damage last summer.
06/01/12 Shellfish alert extended as algal bloom spreads Source: ABC News - Australia The Tasmanian Health Department is warning a toxic algal bloom is spreading in southern waters, making wild shellfish dangerous to eat.

Background on fish products

Fish and fish products are consumed as food all over the world. With other seafoods, it provides the world's prime source of high-quality protein: 14–16 percent of the animal protein consumed worldwide.

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