BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 8 (TNSJou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: With an estimated lifespan between 25 to 40 years, the queen conch (Strombus gigas) is a prized delicacy long harvested for food and is revered for its beautiful shell. Second only to the spiny lobster, it is one of the most important benthic fisheries in the Caribbean region. Unfortunately, the species faces a challenge of survival: how   more

LONDON, England, Jan. 7 -- The Marine Stewardship Council issued the following news release: The Marine Stewardship Council is launching its first sustainable seafood cookbook in collaboration with ten sensational chefs from across the globe. It is part of an initiative to encourage and inspire shoppers to commit to making the best environmental choice when buying the seafood they love this year, and beyond. The Blue Cookbook is a digital collection of ten delicious recipes featuring a variety  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Chao and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Deputy Administrator Deck to advocate for a change to an Interim Final Rule that would make it easier for lobsters to be transported to market. The Interim Final Rule "Hours of Service of Drive  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Chao and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Deputy Administrator Deck to advocate for a change to an Interim Final Rule that would make it easier for lobsters to be transported to market. The Interim Final Rule "Hours of Service of Driv  more