Tag Archives: North Carolina’s seafood industry
NC Catch Summit, Outer Banks Feast will be held March 20 in Nags Head
With 79% of North Carolinians wanting their seafood purchases to support fishing families, NC Catch, the state’s leading cooperative for local seafood, brings together consumers and commercial fishers to feast on local catch and share valuable education about North Carolina’s vital seafood industry. Misinformation about commercial fishing in North Carolina keeps growing, and confusion persists over whether seafood is sustainably harvested. Panels will dig deep into major myths, real seafood trends, and innovative efforts of young people entering all aspects of the state’s seafood industry. This day of education and real-life stories of commercial fishing families will teach attendees how to stand up for local seafood. >click to read< 09:05
North Carolina’s seafood industry is in crisis
Restrictions on commercial fishing in North Carolina are well-intentioned, aimed at preventing the “fishing out” of some varieties. But have they become too burdensome for fishermen just trying to make a living? Read more here 07:53
