Honoring the economic and cultural value of Rhode Island's shellfish
Governor Raimondo and Secretary of Commerce Pryor recently have launched cutting-edge incentives to spark the innovation economy in Rhode Island as the second, “Advanced Industries & Innovation” phase of the WAVE.
Opportunities may be available though this program to the shellfish sectors.
To see full details click here.
This article was written by Deborah Seiler of the California Sea Grant illustrates how California has improved their fish markets. California just adopted a bill dubbed the “Pacific to Plate” that would allow “fishermen’s markets to operate as food facilities, vendors to clean their fish for direct sale, and multiple fishermen to organize a market under a single permit.” A survey in 2013 demonstrated that there is a widespread demand for local seafood. In August when the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market opened its doors it drew more than 1300 customers in five hours.
To read more about the “Pacific to Plate” bill click here.
Author Sarah Schumann was honored at the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities’ 2015 Celebration » Read more
Shared on Behalf of the Ocean State Oyster Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the Ocean State Oyster Festival in Providence, Rhode Island. The goal of the festival is to celebrate Rhode Island’s aquaculture industry and raise awareness through educational. The celebration will include shucking contests, local oysters, local beer & wine, food trucks, and live music. For more information and tickets see: http://oysterfestri.com/
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Peter B. Lord Seminar: New England’s Aquaculture Industry
September 30, 2015
12:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Coastal Institute on the Bay Campus
URI Graduate School of Oceanography Coastal shellfish farming is a growing industry in southern New England, generating an estimated $40 million in annual revenue in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Aquaculture is poised to expand in the region as growers diversify their harvests to meet strong national and international demand. Shellfish farming, specifically, is often described as an environmental benefit for coastal areas. But user conflicts are becoming more common as aquaculture operations expand, fueling debates between wild harvesters and shellfish farmers and land-use conflicts between shellfish farmers, residents, and those who want to use the areas for recreation. How can these conflicts be resolved?
Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting will hold a Peter B. Lord Seminar on the Environment for New England journalists featuring experts who will explore these issues.
More info and to register: http://metcalfinstitute.org/training/pblsaquaculture2015/