A cooler full of blue catfish with the text "Celebrating Seafood Month"
#BlueCatfish are invasive in the #ChesapeakeBay and will eat almost anything. Fortunately, this bounty of blues has led to a new fishery & they're showing up on menus more often. Every bite helps protect native species like rockfish and blue crabs. Learn more: https://loom.ly/9A7BEu8
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Oyster growers, meet Yumeng Pang—oyster aquaculture outreach specialist and manager of Horn Point Laboratory's Oyster Demonstration Farm. Need guidance on #oyster growth, biofouling, or gear and equipment use? Contact Yumeng at ypang@umces.edu for help!
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Ever wonder where your fish came from?
MNSG collected resources to help:
🎣 aspiring fish farmers,
🥗 seafood lovers, &
📚 teachers with curious students.
Learn how #aquaculture works, who’s doing it, & how to buy (or teach) sustainably!
Dive in: z.umn.edu/mnsg_aq-cons...
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AI meets #aquaculture! 🦪 University of Maryland engineers and aquaculture researchers are using AI-trained sonar to detect #oysters hidden in dark waters—pinpointing where they grow best, their size, and even telling live from dead shells. Read more: https://loom.ly/N03ZCYc
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Two salmon steaks on a wood surface, next to sliced lemons, tomatoes, fresh dill, and salt. Credit: Storyblocks.
It’s #SeafoodMonth, but your fish doesn’t have to travel farther than you do!🐟
✅ Freshwater species are often caught or farmed close to home
✅ Fewer food miles than ocean fish
✅ Local jobs from freshwater aquaculture
Find #GreatLakes fish near you: freshfishfinder.org
Blue crabs aren’t just a favorite catch; they’re also the Bay’s most valuable commercial fishery. It wouldn’t be #SeafoodMonth without celebrating this Chesapeake classic!
At the UMCES Horn Point Laboratory, 16 acres of the Choptank River are a living lab for aquaculture research. On this Oyster Demonstration Farm, researchers and extension specialists experiment with gear and methods, working with oyster growers to advance aquaculture.
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A man holds a Yellow Perch fish. Credit: C. Dettmann/MNSG.
How much do consumers know about seafood sourcing?
As part of MNSG's 2024–26 biennial research program, the project "A Deep Dive into Consumer Perceptions of Locally Farmed Fish" explores consumer perceptions to support a sustainable aquaculture industry.🧪
🔗 z.umn.edu/mnsg_consume...
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Photo of blue catfish tacos with text "Blue catfish tacos; made in Maryland"
Try something new this #NatlTacoDay—Chesapeake Blue Catfish Tacos! #BlueCatfish are invasive in the #ChesapeakeBay. These tacos are a perfect balance of flavors, and a delicious way to turn an ecological challenge into a culinary win. 👉 Get the recipe: https://arcg.is/1X9bHv
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A man on a pier wearing waders, a jacket, and gloves sprays oyster shells with a hose. Text on the image says "Celebrating Seafood Month"
Oyster farmers had a big haul in 2024. 🦪 Maryland's oyster aquaculture industry harvested more than 81,000 bushels of #oysters last year. Learn more about #Maryland's oyster aquaculture trends in University of Maryland Extension's online tool: https://loom.ly/STV0y1I
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A tray of smoked trout Cobb salad with wild rice, cheddar, red onion, tomato, and lettuce, labeled with a Sky Lakes Catering sign. Credit: C. Dettmann/MNSG.
🐟 Celebrate #SeafoodMonth by choosing local Great Lakes fish!
Buying #GreatLakes fish means fresher meals, fewer food miles, and stronger rural economies.
Support local fishers and farmers → freshfishfinder.org
#BuyLocal #EatLocal
Large tanks on a pier at an oyster hatchery filled with oyster shells and spat. Text on the image says "Celebrating Seafood Month" and has the Maryland Sea Grant logo
October is #SeafoodMonth! 🐟 This is a great time of year to put #Maryland seafood on your plate. The iconic trio of oysters, striped bass, and blue crabs sustains coastal economies around our state. As you savor local seafood, thank the watermen and farmers who harvest the seafood we enjoy.
Feeling crabby that #SeafoodMonth is over?
Luckily, you can learn about California seafood anytime you want at our website! https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/seafood-profiles
Fishermen's markets are the place to go to meet your local fishermen and their families, and buy their fresh, responsibly-caught seafood.
Find a California seafood market near you: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/our-work/resources/fishe... #SeafoodMonth
Happy #SeafoodMonth!
From Crescent City in the north to San Diego in the south, California fisheries are complex and dynamic systems where people and nature are inextricably linked. Learn more about our state's fisheries:...
There are many fishermen's markets in California where you can find fresh, sustainable seafood. Visiting a fishermen's market is a great opportunity to support your community and meet the local fishermen catching your meal. 🎣 #SeafoodMonth
Find one here! https://bit.ly/3oZMEH3
How about some vegetarian options for #SeafoodMonth?
Check out our latest blog post by @GinaContolini for a guide to harvesting and preparing northern California sea vegetables.
https://go.ucsd.edu/34KmD2U
Buying and eating local seafood is good for the environment 🌱, supports local fishermen and the economy 💸, and is a great source for healthy, fresh food 🍣. Here are some of the species you can find in SoCal https://go.ucsd.edu/2NAjMPl #SeafoodMonth
Mostly found south of Point Conception, commercial and recreational fishermen catch Pacific mackerel in dense schools. caseagrant.ucsd.edu/seafood-profiles/pacific... #SeafoodMonth
Southern California fishermen bring in more than tuna. 🐟 Explore other types of seafood found in our waters https://go.ucsd.edu/2NAjMPl #SeafoodMonth
What types of seafood can you find in Southern California? Barracuda, escolar, lingcod, and more 🎣 https://go.ucsd.edu/2NAjMPl #SeafoodMonth
Whelk, it's the first #MolluskMonday of #SeafoodMonth, and have we got a surprise for you: http://go.ucsd.edu/2MkW1MB
@SeaGrant #SeafoodProfiles @TheresaSTalley2
With their protruding teeth, California sheephead prey on hard-shelled organisms like sea urchins and barnacles. They have been commercially caught in California since the late 1800s. #SeafoodMonth #SeaGrantSeafood
https://go.ucsd.edu/2Ans2Pf
Known as the “tigers of the sea,” California barracuda can be found up and down the West Coast. 🐯
They are also pretty healthy! Barracuda offers similar protein content as salmon but with less fat per serving. #SeafoodMonth #SeaGrantSeafood
https://go.ucsd.edu/2CwwQ6G
The halfmoon perch has a unique tail fin shape resembling a crescent shaped moon. 🌙 Near Catalina island, the bright silvery fish are particularly easy targets for bald eagles. #SeafoodMonth #SeaGrantSeafood
https://go.ucsd.edu/2CzS4AE
The cabezon is named for its large head, a distinguishing feature. The flesh is blue colored but turns white when cooked. #SeafoodMonth #SeaGrantSeafood
https://go.ucsd.edu/2AmSwR0
Sheep crabs are masters of disguise! 🦀 Young sheep crabs mask their bodies with barnacles, bryozoans, hydroids, and algae.
These crabs were of little commercial value until fishermen began marketing the claws in 1984. #SeafoodMonth #SeaGrantSeafood
https://go.ucsd.edu/2Cz5TiL
Buying and eating local seafood is good for the environment 🌱, supports local fishermen and the economy 💸, and is a great source for healthy, fresh food 🍣. Here are some of the species you can find in SoCal https://go.ucsd.edu/2NAjMPl #SeafoodMonth #SeaGrantSeafood
12 fish you’ve probably never heard of but should consider eating. #SeafoodMonth https://www.edf.org/r4D
Make informed seafood choices about species landed or farmed in California. We’ve got the biology, fishery, nutrition, and culinary uses of catch like halibut and rock crab. 🦀 https://go.ucsd.edu/2NAjMPl #SeafoodMonth #SeaGrantSeafood
