WASHINGTON - Dec. 22, 2010 (Saving Seafood) - A recent newspaper column from a top public relations official at the Agricultural Research Service falsely made the claim that the use of plant-based fish feed in aquaculture is much more environmentally friendly than fishmeal, despite the scientific data proving otherwise and views of the agency's own scientists. The column also inaccurately argued that menhaden, one of the primary sources of fishmeal, is in danger of being overfished.
Interested in Advertising on Ahab's Journal?
- Call Chris or Mark at 252-480-2234.
Search
Recent Comments
- Ice Coolers on Federal judge hears New Bedford's fishing suit
- Eric Harmon on CCA: Game Fish Status Still Kicking
- Tagungshotel Chiemsee on Lobster shells valuable for golf balls, plant pots
- pharmacy on CONQUEST OF THE OCEAN
- BuddyRoe on Researchers say farm-raised tilapia not healthy choice
- Chuck Laughridge on Researchers say farm-raised tilapia not healthy choice
- notasellout on Researchers say farm-raised tilapia not healthy choice
- BuddyRoe on Gamefish status bill dead, but likely to be reincarnated in 2012 short session of N.C. Legislature
- Chuck Laughridge on Gamefish status bill dead, but likely to be reincarnated in 2012 short session of N.C. Legislature
- BuddyRoe on Gamefish status bill dead, but likely to be reincarnated in 2012 short session of N.C. Legislature
« Fisherman's plight demonstrates challenges of sector system | Main | Chairman-elect Hastings announces Republican Members of House Natural Resources Committee for the 112th Congress »
December 21, 2010
TrackBack
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00e54fda08c488340148c6ef8799970c
Listed below are links to weblogs that reference U.S. Department of Agriculture Official Spreads False Claims on Aquaculture and Menhaden Stock Health:
The comments to this entry are closed.
Hatteras Connection
- Hatteras Connection is a community-based project dedicated to sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship, and working to ensure a future for new generations of watermen on Hatteras Island.
Links
- Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
- Fish Watch: US Seafood Facts
- Mariner's Menu
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
- National Marine Fisheries Service
- NC Division of Marine Fisheries
- North Carolina General Assembly
- North Carolina Governor
- North Carolina Sea Grant
- Outer Banks Catch
- Saltwater Connections
- South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Comments