June 24th, 2011
With the Pensacola City Counsel doing its part Monday to bring a fish hatchery and marine research center to downtown Pensacola, the city must now wait to see if BP funding comes through. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservations hopes to build to hatchery on Pensacola’s waterfront in conjunction with Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute… To view [...]
June 24th, 2011
By Richard Gaines, Staff Writer In the watery world, the shift from hunter-gatherer to farming and ranching arrived centuries after it did on Terra Firm. But arrive is has, delivered by dual forces — the need to conserve and stabilize the wild fish stocks in the 1970s, and simultaneous breakthroughs in fish farming… To view full [...]
June 17th, 2011
The Department of Commerce and NOAA have now released national marine aquaculture policies that will help the U.S. meet increasing demand for healthy seafood, create jobs in coastal communities, and protect vital ecosystems. For more information, check out the Aquaculture Policy Page and view the Press Release.
June 15th, 2011
San Francisco’s ever-active Animal Control and Welfare Commission has renewed its push for a pet sale ban in the city – only this time, it even covers goldfish. The idea is to put the squeeze on puppy and kitten mills that supply pet stores, and to discourage “impulse buys” of hamsters and other small pets [...]
June 13th, 2011
CAA and the aquaculture industry will be well-represented again this year at the California State Fair. The association will sponsor a day of special events on Aquaculture Day at “The Farm” on Saturday, July 23. The day will include informational presentations, cooking demonstrations by leading chefs, and special opportunities to sample California’s seafood treats. The [...]
