Archive for April, 2011
Oyster-Shell Ring? Louisiana Could Have a New State Gemstone
“It’s the most beautiful pearlescent gemstone I’ve ever seen,” says Louisiana jeweler and gemologist Anne Dale. The story behind the gemstone, derived from America’s favorite mollusk.
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More than 99 Percent of State Waters Are Now Open for Fishing
With the reopening of these waters, “We are one step closer to resuming normal fishing practices,” says Secretary Robert Barham of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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In Creating Menus, Chefs Hold the Power to Protect Gulf Waters
Should chefs play a stronger advocacy role in keeping oceans healthy? Yes, say some, who point to the powerful ways chefs bring sustainability to the dinner table.
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Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Drives Premium Quality Vision
Leaders of Louisiana’s large shrimp business – like their counterparts in other segments of the state’s seafood industry – have launched a landmark task force to strategically develop best practices and profitability for Louisiana shrimp.
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Veteran-Turned-Oysterman Fights to Preserve Life on the Bayou
In Pointe a la Hache, the last spit of land before immersion into the delta, fishing and oil are the last games in town. Byron Encalade fights for the survival of this tight-knit community, where no one’s a stranger.
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Unanimous Safety Approval for Seafood a Year After BP Spill
Timed with the one year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion, more than 400 chefs from across the nation asked a panel of experts the hard questions about seafood testing and safety.
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One Year Later, BP Oil Spill Is Still Fresh, Still Personal
“Louisiana seafood isn’t just what we eat,” says New Orleans Chef Frank Brigsten. “It’s a way of life. It’s our cultural heritage. It’s part of who we are. For the Gulf to be hurt the way it was—I took it very personally.”
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One Year Later, Spirit of Survival Is Strong at P&J Oyster Co.
As P&J Oyster Company marks the 135th year, Al Sunseri is thankful that the doors of his family’s business remain open. And he remains hopeful that the the next generation of oysters is growing somewhere along the Louisiana coast.
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For Future’s Sake, Investing in Premium Shrimp
For fourth-generation shrimpers Kim and David Chauvin, orienting their business toward Premium Wild Louisiana Shrimp is more than a financial investment. It’s a step toward sustainability.
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Gulf Seafood Industry Summit Asks, ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’
With the one-year anniversary of the BP Deepwater Horizon rig explosion approaching, leaders within Louisiana’s seafood industry are looking toward a promising future.
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BP Claims Process Still Plagued by One Big Problem
“The documentation required for these BP claims — oftentimes the commercial fishermen do not have,” says Sandy Ha Nguyen, executive director of Coastal Communities Consulting. She takes it as a sign that the claims facility, the GCCF, fails to understand something essential.
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Pushing for Tax Relief for Oil Spill Victims
It is said that a person doesn’t know how much he has to be thankful for until he has to pay taxes on it. That sentiment is not lost on Gulf Coast residents preparing for tax day and the first anniversary of the BP oil spill in the same week.
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How Do I Love Thee, Louisiana Seafood?
New Orleans locals are documenting the deep love they feel for their city — and their seafood — by scrawling heartfelt missives on their bodies. Then letting the camera capture their love notes for posterity.
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Louisiana Shrimp Season to Open April 18
Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced two shrimp seasons, both to open on Monday, April 18, for a wide swath of Gulf waters along coastal Louisiana.
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An ‘Overwhelming’ Response to a Big Request for Help
“Response has greatly exceeded our expectations,” says Ewell Smith, executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, referring to interest demonstrated by advertising and PR firms in helping to rebuild trust in Louisiana seafood.
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