Australian Mud Crab
Mud crab is one of the most sought-after delicacies at Australian restaurants, but its spot on the menu could be in jeopardy. A university student in far north Queensland has uncovered a parasite that some say could devastate the mud crab industry. The discovery has already prompted concern about bio-security and calls for […]
Chinese Health Minister Hou Sheng-mou
The usually mild-mannered health minister Hou Sheng-mou was noticeably angry on Thursday as he apologized on behalf of the Department of Health for the recent importation of contaminated hairy crabs from China and vowed to penalize those responsible to the allowing the shipments into the country. But Democratic Progressive Party Legislator […]
Oregon- An ocean dead zone off Oregon that killed fish, crabs and sea worms in an area bigger than Rhode Island last summer lasted nearly three times longer than any of its predecessors before dissipating with autumn’s change in the weather, scientists said Monday. This year’s dead zone off Oregon ran for 17 weeks, compared […]
A seafood company has found that frozen peas, carrots and corn go great with lobster on airplanes. Clearwater Seafoods used to add frozen gel packs to live lobster boxes when preparing a carry-on for travellers looking to take home a taste of Nova Scotia. That stopped on Aug. 10, after British police said they foiled […]
Framingham, Mass. — Two suspected felons steal six sacks of jumbo shrimp in order to support their heroin habit. A police officer on the road recognized Robert Oppici, 53, whom he knew to be heroin addict. Investigating to see if Oppici was driving to purchase drugs, the officer followed the suspect and his partner, Jesus […]
The Victoria & Albert Museum, is to do surrealism properly next spring with a blockbuster exhibition. Salvador Dali’s lobster telephone will be among the highlights. More than 300 objects will explore the influence of surrealism on the worlds of design, interiors, clothes, film and theatre. Dali is well represented. Lobster Telephone, a fully working machine, […]
Lobster men
Fishermen from England are due to meet today to stop French trawlers from damaging their lobster pots and other shellfish gear. The skippers say that on top of the cost of damaged or destroyed gear, the fish war has cost them at least £130,000 in lost earnings this year. Mr. McMillan-Scott a European Parliament […]
Orca Whale Hunting Salmon
Why are Orcas and Salmon Dissapearing from the Puget Sound? Salmon, and salmon populations are declining due to pollution in the Sound. The whales also are being affected by the buildup of industrial chemicals such as PCBs, which impact reproduction and the immune system. Pollution in the Sound has many causes. One […]
Chinese Seafood Market
Chinese authorities are looking into the fishy business of dead crabs being sold to local restaurants. Restaurants and roadside snack booths only meant to buy fresh, live crabs, to ensure their dishes are of the highest quality, but local papers have claimed they are cutting corners by buying dead crabs from […]
One ton of lobster was stolen from seafood factory Atlastadafiskur in Njardvík, southwest Iceland last Sunday night. The Lobster was worth $72,548, and two years ago, half a ton of lobster was stolen from the same company.
On Sunday night the container where the lobster was stored was broken into and almost 50 boxes of […]