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Seafood Industry and Scientists Team Up to Make the Most of Opah

Warm-blooded fish produces seven distinct types of meat providing new opportunities for seafood chefs.
October 15, 2018 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Savoring Seafood: National Seafood Month 2018

This October, celebrate National Seafood Month and join us in savoring sustainable seafood.
October 01, 2018 - Feature Story ,
National
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The Blue Economy Initiative Means Seafood for the Future

A message from Chris Oliver, head of NOAA Fisheries.
October 01, 2018 - Leadership Message ,
National
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U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program to Include Shrimp and Abalone by December 31

Mandatory reporting to be required for foreign shrimp and abalone products entering the U.S.
April 23, 2018 - Feature Story ,
International
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U.S. Strengthens Law on Seafood Imports

We appreciate Congress’ support for the Seafood Import Monitoring Program in the FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The Seafood Import Monitoring Program is critical to curbing Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing and ensuring that seafood
March 23, 2018 - Leadership Message ,
National
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Certification of Chinese Origin Aquaculture (Farm Raised) Scallops to the EU

In September 2016, the NOAA Seafood Inspection Program (SIP) was requested by a U.S. exporter to issue European Union (EU) Health Certificates for Chinese bay scallops (Argopecten irradians). Based on the fact that both the Chinese processor and the U.S.
February 07, 2018 - Feature Story
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New Trade Rule Combats Illegal, Fraudulent Seafood

Seafood Import Monitoring Program underway as of January 1, 2018
January 01, 2018 - Feature Story ,
National
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United States Leads in Global Fisheries Management

A message from John Henderschedt, Director of NOAA Fisheries' Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection.
November 13, 2017 - Leadership Message ,
National
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Efforts to Support, Streamline Trade Help Seafood Industry and Consumers

When making a purchase at the seafood counter or in a restaurant, consumers have many seafood options. How can you feel confident that you're making a smart, sustainable choice?
October 20, 2014 - News ,
National
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Seafood Fraud—Detection and Prevention

Learn how NOAA's Seafood Inspection Program works to help ensure that the seafood you buy is what the seller claims it is.
July 17, 2013 - Podcast ,
National
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