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2014

Fisheries

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Alewives: Feast Of The Season, Catherine V. Schmitt Mar 2014

Alewives: Feast Of The Season, Catherine V. Schmitt

Catherine Schmitt

Alewives are sea-run, or diadromous, fish that spend most of their lives in the Atlantic Ocean but return as adults to coastal rivers in spring to spawn in freshwater streams and ponds. This article in Maine Boats, Homes, & Harbors magazine discusses the natural and cultural history of Maine's native runs of alewives and other sea-run fish.


Adrift In A Sea Of Information About Sustainable Seafood: The Maine Consumer Perspective, Catherine V. Schmitt Mar 2014

Adrift In A Sea Of Information About Sustainable Seafood: The Maine Consumer Perspective, Catherine V. Schmitt

Catherine Schmitt

Various methods and strategies for communicating "sustainability" information about seafood are reviewed. Seafood guides (e.g., Monterey Bay Aquarium) are comparatively analyzed for their ratings of Maine seafood. There is no single source for consumers to obtain information about seafood fishery status, health benefits, safety risks, recreational fishing opportunities, and local sources for Maine seafood.