seafood industry

Japan Disaster Disrupts Global Seafood Industry

Both a major buyer and processor of fish, Japan is an important link in the global seafood distribution chain. So the effects of the disaster -- including the ruined ports, roads, fisheries and processing centers -- have taken their toll on the seafood industry worldwide.

NOAA Chief: Gulf Seafood Is Safe To Eat

Jane Lubchenco, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, today sought to revive the Gulf Coast fishing industry by reassuring consumers that a testing regimen is in place and that Gulf seafood is safe to eat and .