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Gulf Seafood Leaders Prepare to Walk on Washington
Leaders in the Louisiana seafood industry are in Washington, D.C., this week to push for ongoing, extensive testing of Gulf seafood — and a better way of telling a nation of seafood consumers that Gulf seafood is safe.
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U.S. to Feinberg: Loosen Purse Strings
A U.S. Justice Department official says that BP claims czar Kenneth Feinberg needs to be more transparent in how he is doling out emergency payments to Gulf oil spill victims.
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Oyster Convention Brings Opposing Views to the Table
On February 5th, the annual Louisiana Oyster Industry Convention will be more than just the oyster feast of the year. This year’s agenda features a thorough review of the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the oyster industry.
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Feinberg’s Latest ‘Ludicrous’ Scheme for Final Payment
Asking Gulf coast fishermen to accept a final-claim settlement based on predictions of when fisheries will be back to normal is “ludicrous,” says Ewell Smith, executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board.
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Sen. Landrieu Warns Against Flood of Imported Shrimp
Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana wants protection for Gulf Coast shrimp fishermen by urging the International Trade Commission (ITC) to extend the restrictions on imports of shrimp from foreign sources.
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Louisiana Seafood Landings Down 50 Percent
The newest numbers released by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) show that Louisiana seafood landings were down by 50 percent between January and October of 2010.
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Story Behind Gulf Wild Shrimp: Reducing Waste, Improving Taste
Rene LeBreton of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board recognizes the value of bringing best sustainable practices to the seafood industry and is working with his colleagues to reach out to other states.
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Study: Dispersant Only Contaminated a Small Patch of Ocean
A study published in Environment, Science & Technology magazines reveals what’s really been going on below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico following the BP oil spill in April 2010.
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Lt. Gov. Dardenne Unveils New Louisiana Tourism Initiative
A new plan for the brand positioning and look of Louisiana’s tourism industry has been unveiled by Louisiana Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne.
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Survey Reveals Seafood Consumers Aren’t Getting the Message
Approximately 71 percent of consumers are still concerned about the safety of consuming Gulf seafood, and 23 percent reported they have reduced their seafood consumption as a result of the 2010 BP oil spill, reports a new survey.
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Franky & Johnny’s: Uptown Cajun Surviving Rough Economic Times
Tony Cortello’s family has owned Franky & Johnny’s for the last 24 years, serving only seafood caught in the Gulf. Located in the Uptown district of New Orleans, the menu is known as “Uptown Cajun.”
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What’s Wrong with Gulf Seafood Test Results? People Can’t Understand Them
When postdoctoral researcher Holly Bik, at the University of New Hampshire, looked deeply into the results of Gulf seafood testing by NOAA, she came away with one feeling: frustration.
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For Gulf Fishermen, BP Claims Process Still as Messy as an Oil Spill
At a recent free oil-spill claims information session, it was evident that the BP claims process is as messy as the oil that caused it, and that Gulf Coast residents need help navigating the paperwork.
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For Gulf Chefs, Local Seafood Is Still the Star of the Show
Chef Chris DeBarr’s star of the show at New Orleans’ Green Goddess restaurant is Gulf seafood, right off the dock. You find it in dishes such as Shrimp Wearing a Grass Skirt, roasted Louisiana shrimp wrapped in shredded phyllo.
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James Carville Takes Issue with Gulf Seafood Critics
“It’s easy to manufacture fear,” says accomplished political consultant, attorney and educator James Carville. But, “It’s hard to manufacture test results.”
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