Monthly Archives: April 2011

FDA NOTICE: 4th Edition “Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guidance” just released

The newest edition of the FDA guidance document for seafood HACCP regulated entities in the United States and abroad is now available on the FDA website. Also on the website is an FDA video outlining some of the significant changes … Continue reading

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The National Sea Grant Law Center

The Sea Grant Law Center Advisory Service is a legal research service provided free of charge to the Sea Grant College Program and its constituents. The Law Center is prohibited from providing legal advice or becoming involved in litigation. The … Continue reading

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Sea level rise and property rights in the Gulf of Mexico region

In February 2010, the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Legal Program and project partners Florida Sea Grant, Louisiana Sea Grant Law and Policy Program, Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, and Texas Wesleyan School of Law launched a new legal … Continue reading

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NPR: Gulf seafood deemed safe but still under scrutiny

The issue of gulf seafood safety is examined and features an interview with local oyster processor and seafood industry advocate Mike Voisin. Listen to the All Things Considered radio story. Read it here.

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LSU AgCenter – Terrebonne Parish in now on facebook

The Terrebonne Parish LSU AgCenter program office located in Houma now has a facebook page. Check out our page and Like us to stay current on our educational programs and activities.

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LUMCON Open House

LUMCON (Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium) is having its Open House this Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event will be held at the W.J. DeFelice Marine Center, 8124 Hwy 56, Cocodrie, Louisiana. They are inviting … Continue reading

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Climate maps of the United States

In the National Climatic Data Center’s (NCDC) Climate Maps Of The United States database (CLIMAPS), you will find over 2000 climate maps of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. These full color maps are available for climatic elements such … Continue reading

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Special shrimp season to begin April 18

There will be a special, five-day shrimp season in a portion of inside state waters. Additionally, there will be an opening of state outside waters currently closed to shrimping. Both seasons will open at 6:00 a.m. April 18, 2011. The … Continue reading

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Lagniappe fisheries newsletter – April 2011

The Lagniappe fisheries newsletter – April 2011 – is now available at the Louisiana Fisheries website for download. Articles in this issue are: An Overview of the Catch Share Approach to Fishery Management Sea Grant Personnel Help Fishermen Navigate TAA La. Saltwater … Continue reading

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Wildlife field day set for April 30 in Clinton

LSU AgCenter News Release Distributed 03/24/11 Managing white-tailed deer will be the featured topic at the wildlife field day April 30 at the LSU AgCenter’s Bob R. Jones Idlewild Research Station in Clinton. The program will begin at 8:45 a.m. … Continue reading

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