Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested Seafood

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) recently announced its new Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested program. The Responsibly Harvested logo was created to help consumers recognize seafood from the Gulf of Maine region that meet criteria for responsible harvesting.

According to GMRI, the logo will initially be seen on cod, haddock, lobster, and northern shrimp products from the Gulf of Maine region at Hannaford and other retail stores.

Additional fisheries are under assessment and more seafood products are expected to be included in the program in the coming year.

source: GMRI

Are Farm Raised Shellfish Healthy?

In North America, aquaculturists grow high quality farmed oysters, clams, mussels and bay scallops. Farm raised shellfish are known for being uniform, clean, healthy and full of nutrients.

Farmed shellfish are also good for the environment. A single adult oyster can filter up to 60 gallons of water a day. Shellfish aquaculture is a booming industry in the USA and Canada. Most operations have a reputation for being sustainable, while providing safe, high quality shellfish.

In addition to commercial shellfish farms, small scale shellfish gardening on privately owned waterfront property is gaining popularity. These micro-systems, tended by environmentally concerned citizens, support oysters, blue mussels, clams and other shellfish.