Program to bring fresh seafood direct to consumers
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The concept of community supported agriculture, in which consumers purchase a subscription or membership to a farm to receive seasonal produce boxes, has been transported from soil to sea in community supported fishery programs that have been popping up along the coastal United States. Now the first one in Northern California is set to begin on Friday at none other than Google.
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Northeast Seafood Coalition has serious reservations regarding Amendment 17 as proposed by the Council
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The Northeast Seafood Coalition has written to NMFS Regional Administrator Patricia Kurkul expressing its "serious reservations regarding Amendment 17 as proposed by the Council". Partial text of the letter follows:
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South Mississippi shrimpers and other fishermen may need help
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While the flood waters of the Mississippi River are affecting many of our river communities like Vicksburg and Natchez, in South Mississippi we may also feel an impact. That's because the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway to help protect the levy system near New Orleans, will also most likely push fresh water into the Mississippi Sound.
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NOAA hurricane outlook indicates an above-normal Atlantic season
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The Atlantic basin is expected to see an above-normal hurricane season this year, according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center – a division of the National Weather Service.
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A poor man's salmon - shad fishing
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Over-fishing, spawning grounds blocked by a myriad of dams, and water pollution put an end to the massive spring migrations of American Shad to spawning waters. Only recently are efforts directed toward reestablishing the population. What little protection is afforded the shad, their numbers are increasing.
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