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Texas Oyster Harvest Closings Completely Breaks Down Supply Chain

Texas Oyster Harvest Closings Completely Breaks Down Supply Chain

Permanent and temporary closures of oyster harvesting areas by the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife (TDPW) have brought protests by oyster fishermen and contributing to the shortage of Gulf oysters, as well as high prices.  The department said the move was due to a variety of environmental concerns.

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Hurricane Ida Devastates Louisiana Seafood Industry, Infrastructure Completely Destroyed

Hurricane Ida Devastates Louisiana Seafood Industry, Infrastructure Completely Destroyed

DONATE NOW!!! Hurricane Ida has left a path of destruction through Louisiana, and in that path was seafood community after seafood community. Donate to the Gulf Seafood Foundation’ “Helping Hands” for Hurricane Ida.

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Prestige Oysters Becomes First MSC Certified Oyster Fishery in the Americas

Prestige Oysters Becomes First MSC Certified Oyster Fishery in the Americas

Prestige Oysters, one of the largest producers of Gulf oysters, has achieved the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its private oyster fisheries in Texas and Louisiana, making it the first wild oyster fishery in the Americas to be recognized for sustainable fishing practices. Sustainable fishing practices are vital to the protection of both the environment and consumers of Gulf of Mexico seafood.

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