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Advocacy Press Release
Statement on Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
WASHINGTON, DC June 5, 2020 — The National Fisheries Institute applauds the Trump administration for withdrawing arbitrary fisheries restrictions on the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monu...
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Nutrition Blog
Good Housekeeping / Bad Housekeeping
Everyone is entitled to their favorite brand or variety of canned tuna, and we don’t begrudge the writers and editors at Good Housekeeping for sharing a list of theirs with their readers. There are ...
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Press Release
Statement on FDA/USDA Food Safety MOU
WASHINGTON, DC May 20, 2020 — The National Fisheries Institute is pleased to see the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Agriculture Department (USDA) working together to ensure continued foo...
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Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC May 7, 2020 — Today President Trump highlighted the importance of the U.S. seafood community to America’s economy, heritage, and future. By issuing an Executive Order that recognize...
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Nutrition Blog
In the Huffington Post, a freelance journalist and “brand strategist” offers advice on buying and eating canned tuna which, she says, is “especially relevant…in the age of the coronavirus pand...
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Sustainability Video Blog
NOAA’s FishWatch Resource for Sustainable Seafood Information
When it comes seafood sustainability resources, NOAA’s Fishwatch.gov is the place to go. From the current population levels, to the fishing rate and information about habitat, FishWatch profiles...
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Sustainability Video Blog
What is the Role of Science in NOAA’s Fisheries Management?
Laurel Bryant, with NOAA Fisheries, describes how NOAA IS a science agency. NOAA’s science-based fisheries management has led to the U.S. having the most sustainable seafood in the world. Scienc...
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Sustainability Video Blog
How does NOAA Regulate Seafood to Ensure Sustainability?
Seafood sustainability is a triple bottom line: taking into account the environment, plus the social and economic impacts. Laurel Bryant, with NOAA Fisheries for over 25 years, discusses the main tena...
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Sustainability Video Blog
Seafood Sustainability and the Role of Fish Farming
When it comes to sustainable seafood, wild-caught fish and farmed fish (or aquaculture) are both important. Laurel Bryant, with NOAA Fisheries, describes how it’s not an “either-or” ...
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Press Release
Statement on the Rescheduling of Seafood Expo North America
WASHINGTON, DC April 3, 2020 — During a time of such upheaval and uncertainty for all it is exciting that the forward-looking planners at Diversified rescheduled Seafood Expo North America/Seafood P...
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Pregnancy Blog
A New USC Study Supports the Scientific Consensus on Moms and Seafood
A new USC seafood study on the connection between maternal seafood consumption and children’s health was recently released. And while the study isn’t the last word on the matter it is consistent w...
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Press Release
Statement on the Passing of Angie Priebel
WASHINGTON, DC March 26, 2020 — Seafood has lost an ardent supporter and a passionate friend with the passing of Angie Prieble. Angie was a well-known and highly respected member of the seafood f...
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Health Blog
Times Like These Call For Safe, Healthy Seafood
The medical and nutrition community, globally, agree; seafood is the healthiest animal protein on the planet. A stream of recommendations and reports scream Eat These Foods Now to Boost Your Immunity,...
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Press Release
NFI Red Crab Council Remains Committed to Improving Chinese Crab Fishery
March 17, 2020 Washington, DC – The National Fisheries Institute’s Red Crab Council will continue to fund and support its Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) in China. The comprehensive FIP is foc...
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Sustainability Blog
Click Here: Sustainable Seafood Side by Side PDF Thinking About Sustainable Seafood We get it. There is a lot of confusing and contradictory messaging on seafood sustainability out there. You want r...