date:Aug 09, 2012
Fregeau, the project coordinator for Salem State.
The US imports 94 per cent of the mussels consumed here, of which 95 percent comes from aquaculture. Embracing off-shore mussel farming in the US has the potential to increase the domestic supply of this very popular seafood, as well as maintain the character and vibrance of the seafood town of Gloucester.
Offshore mussel farming shows great potential to increase locally-produced seafood in a sustainable way, said Dr Michael Rubino, Director o