Market News
NOAA Opens 24% of Commercial Fishing Zone in Gulf of Mexico - finds no trace of oil in fish samples.
NOAA collected 52 samples of fish from this area, including commercially and recreationally important species. Sensory testing showed no detectable oil or dispersant odors or flavors in the samples, and the results of chemical analysis were well below levels of concern.
Lobster harvesting south of Cape Cod 5 year moratorium idea quashed by NMFS
From Southern New England to North Carolina, the ASMF service is considering a five moratorium to assist American Lobsters with a comeback! While the causes for the reduction in these warmer waters can not as of yet be identified, the reduction in biomass is documented and evidence that some sort
Will Gulf of Mexico Crabs suffer long lasting effects from Oil Spill?
The question remains, for all the sources seafood in the Gulf, is how will the oil effect future generations of seafood.
NOAA Tests Shellfish in the Gulf
Learn here how some of the Government agencies are watching the oil spill and how it might affect the wholesomeness of your seafood source!
How far will the Gulf Oil Spill Reach
Its funny but sometimes you would never imagine where a fish might come from. Bluefin tuna, known for being caught in colder waters is a migratory fish that returns to warm waters to produce eggs. And so the Gulf of Mexico is home to the only domestic hatchery for Bluefin Tuna.
Louisiana fishermen say media, not oil, killing trade
"Ninety-five percent of the state of Louisiana's waters are still fishable,"
Profish recognized for excellence!
Profish was one of 49 companies nationwide to win this prestigious award from the Avendra Group!
Another species farm raised successfully!
Rainbow Trout, Hybrid Stripped Bass, Barramundi, Sturgeon, Cobia, - what do all these fish have in common? They are all raised in re-circulating systems!
Profish Sponsers the Fights - The Belfast-Beltway Boxing Classic
It was a great night and the yong men did themselves proud. At Profish we believe its all about character and these boxers showed not only a lot of heart but a lot of class and excellent sportsmanship.
Shrimp Outlook for next Quarter
Highlights for this month include: U.S. Shrimp imports are running 1.5% below 2009 levels. Top 6 exporters to the US this year are Thailand, Indonesia, Ecuador, Mexico, China and Vietnam—Ecuador and China are up YTD. The struggling world economy, reduced production in certain regions,