New York Sea Grant's Seaweed Initiatives — Resources: Webinars
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Oct 09, 2025
Oct 10, 2025
Check out our new "Seaweed Food Safety Regulations" webinar series, which builds off of a series of resources that our task force has created to assist New York seaweed producers in understanding the regulations governing the sale and marketing of seaweed products in the State.
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New York Aquaculture Producer Survey Results
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2025)
Jun 22, 2025
Jun 22, 2025
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A new survey illustrates status and production levels of NY’s aquaculture industry and allows for tracking industry changes over time.
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Building a Network of Seafood Professionals Across NY
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2025)
Jun 22, 2025
Jun 22, 2025
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NYSG Hosts 8th Annual New York Seafood Summit, where active cross-sector communication and collaboration is crucial to enhancing and supporting growth in aquatic foods production and processing in New York.
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Three NYSG Extension Specialists Honored for Superior Programming
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Jun 12, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
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Michael Ciaramella, NYSG’s Seafood Specialist, and Jessica A. Kuonen, NYSG's Hudson Estuary Resilience Specialist each received an award at 2024's Mid-Atlantic Sea Grant regional conference and the New York State Marine Education Association bestowed the Bob Abrams Meritorious Award upon Jimena Perez-Viscasillas.
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Publications: Success Stories
Extension - 2025
May 26, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
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Research
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Included in this annual review are over 40 summaries of select work conducted by our program's extension specialists and funded researchers to develop and provide stakeholder-driven, science-based information, tools, and other resources that support local communities, businesses, and individuals.
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2024 Results and Impacts
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May 26, 2025
Jun 14, 2025
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Some recently-completed investigations address topics including: Impacts of microplastics in the aquatic environment, including the species that reside there; Flood risk planning for Lake Ontario's coastal communities; Aquaculture and/or restoration of several species (e.g., oysters, seaweed); Detection of aquatic invasive species; Optimizing existing control strategies for food borne pathogens; Providing a cost efficient and reliable tool in the Great Lakes for ID-ing hatchery vs. wild Chinook
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On YouTube: 2025 Freshwater "Seafood" Summit in Geneva, NY
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Apr 24, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
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In early March 2025, NYSG and the Finger Lakes Institute held a free freshwater-focused New York Seafood Summit in Geneva, NY for anglers fishing for food, baitfish producers, charter captains, and those rearing freshwater fish to stock the recreational fishery and as a food source.
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New York Seafood and Aquaculture Office Hours
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Jan 10, 2025
Sep 03, 2025
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Throughout 2025, NYSG is hosting Aquaculture and Seafood Office virtual hours with various NY State Agencies involved in the regulation of aquaculture and seafood.
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New York Seafood Summit - 2024
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Nov 27, 2024
May 31, 2025
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Stream videos and look through presentations from February-March 2024’s 8th Annual Summit, which focused on "Access and Opportunities for New York Seafood".
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On YouTube: Access to Capital for New York Seafood Businesses
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Nov 27, 2024
May 31, 2025
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Attention Seafood Businesses — Are you interested in exploring new markets and expanding your business? If so, check out the webinar recording below for an introduction to opportunities for accessing capital for New York Seafood Businesses.
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Great Lakes Aquaculture Decision-Maker Day
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 13, 2024
Jun 16, 2025
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An opportunity for aquaculture farmers to meet with local legislators and decision-makers to highlight the potential value of the aquaculture industry for New York State and its residents.
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NYSG Coordinates Seafood Incentives Program
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 12, 2024
Jun 16, 2025
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Program to increase awareness and demand for Seafood Farmed and Fished in New York; Fostering growth and resilience in New York’s seafood industry requires knowledgeable buyers and awareness of locally available products
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On YouTube: Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder — An Online Tool for Consumers and Businesses
New York Aquaculture - News
Mar 05, 2024
May 31, 2025
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FreshFishFinder.org provides consumers and businesses across Great Lakes states with options on where to find and promote aquaculture and seafood products.
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2024 Seafood Summit Coming to Geneva at Cornell AgriTech
Seafood Safety and Technology - Press Release
Feb 13, 2024
May 31, 2025
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Seafood professionals and those vested in enhancing access and opportunities to and for NY’s aquaculture and seafood industries are welcome to a 2024 Seafood Summit event held at Cornell AgriTech’s in Geneva, NY.
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New York Seafood Summit - 2023
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Oct 30, 2023
May 31, 2025
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Stream videos and look through presentations from March 2023’s 7th Annual Summit, which focused on Seafood and Health and included panel discussions on aquaculture, seafood production, and fishing and marketing.
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New York Aquaculture Fact Sheet
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Sep 03, 2023
May 31, 2025
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Explored in the fact sheet are the many ways that aquaculture can be done — on land using freshwater, in tanks and ponds, or in the marine habitat in saltwater.
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Fixing an Environmental Problem in the Sea with Kelp
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Aug 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
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Researchers at Stony Brook University may have discovered a tool in the arsenal to combat ocean acidification (and climate change) — kelp, a common seaweed.
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In Photos: Lazy Point Farms Concludes Its Third Seaweed Harvest Season
Seafood Safety and Technology - Press Release
May 12, 2023
May 31, 2025
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This season, the project had the opportunity to work with seven partners from across local government, environmental groups, oyster growers, and small business owners interested in the cultivation, processing, and productization of NY-grown kelp.
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In Media: Legislator Anker Supports Our Local Seafood Industry
Seafood Safety and Technology - Press Release
May 12, 2023
May 31, 2025
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Suffolk County Legislator Anker presented Certificates of Appreciation to Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension and New York Sea Grant, who hosted the New York Seafood Summit.
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A Natural Defense for Cold-Smoked Salmon
Research - News
Apr 11, 2023
May 31, 2025
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Nisin is an antimicrobial that can be used for controlling Listeria, a harmful bacterium that can contaminate cold-smoked salmon. NYSG-funded investigators have looked at factors that can influence nisin efficacy.
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2023 Results and Impacts
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Mar 30, 2023
May 31, 2025
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For more than five decades, New York Sea Grant (NYSG) has been supporting university-based research related to a variety of marine, Hudson estuary, and Great Lakes topics and issues.
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New York State Aquaculture Report Updated
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Mar 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
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NYSG’s updating of the New York Aquaculture Industry status report supports New York’s opportunity to become an industry leader.
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Guide to Seaweed Processing & Marketing Supports New York’s Emerging Industry
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
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NYSG helps coastal producers adapt to changing environmental, social and political climates through updated practices and novel technologies and products.
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2022 Great Lakes Aquaculture Days
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
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NYSG is engaging stakeholders with educational and experiential learning opportunities through its participation in the Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative.
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6th Annual Seafood Summit Hosted By New York Sea Grant
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
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NYSG fosters growth and resilience in NY’s seafood industry through active and positive engagement among the industry’s diverse sectors statewide.
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Fish from New York Farms Could Uplift Economy, Health
New York Aquaculture - News
Mar 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
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NYSG’s updating of the New York Aquaculture Industry status report supports New York’s opportunity to become an industry leader.
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Guides Help Seafood Professionals Build Resilience
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Mar 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
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NYSG, in collaboration with the National Aquaculture Association (NAA), has developed resources to help chefs—and budding entrepreneurs—better understand and take advantage of locally-farmed seafood.
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New York Seaweed Marketing and Processing: NYSG Coordinates Task Force
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 14, 2022
May 31, 2025
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New York Sea Grant is responding to increasing interest in nutritious blue foods and the emergence of a seaweed industry in New York.
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NY Seafood Summit: NYSG Hosts 5th Annual Event Facilitating Cross-Sector Networking & Collaboration
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 14, 2022
May 31, 2025
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New York Sea Grant fosters active communication and synergistic collaboration to enhance the resilience and growth of the State’s seafood industry.
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Meet Your Oyster Farmer: NYSG Hosts Summer Science Series 2021
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 14, 2022
May 31, 2025
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New York Sea Grant programming is actively engaging communities in support of New York’s aquaculture industry and its oyster farming small businesses.
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New York Coastlines, Spring 2022
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May 30, 2022
May 31, 2025
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Check out stories from the Spring 2022 issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, which is slated for release this Fall, likely in mid-late November, to our e-subscribers. We'll send you issues weeks before they're online.
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Lazy Point Farms Partners with Local Experts to Grow Kelp Industry for New York State
Seafood Safety and Technology - Press Release
May 12, 2022
May 31, 2025
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Lazy Point Farms has partnered with individuals and institutions across Long Island to grow and harvest the seaweed, sugar kelp, in water bodies on the north and south shores of Long Island to kick start a self-sustaining and local kelp industry.
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NYSG Research: Journal Articles Roundup
Research - News
May 06, 2022
May 31, 2025
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Over a dozen summaries are offered for published journal articles based on Sea Grant research projects funded throughout New York State.
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NYSG Receives Federal Funding to Enhance the Market for New York Farmed and Fished Seafood
Seafood Safety and Technology - Press Release
Apr 29, 2022
May 31, 2025
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The National Sea Grant College Program has awarded NYSG with $200K to carry out a project with partners from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County’s Marine Program that will enhance the market for New York farmed and fished seafood.
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NYSG Offers Educational Opportunities for New York’s Aquaculture Industry
New York Aquaculture - News
Apr 29, 2022
May 31, 2025
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Learn more about last fall’s New York State Wine and Seafood event, last summer’s Meet Your Oyster Farmer series, a new aquaculture fact sheet, free shellfish e-course, the Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative and Great Lakes Fish Finder.
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New York Seafood Incentives Program
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Apr 13, 2022
May 31, 2025
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Seafood retailers are encouraged to register for this program, developed by NYSG and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County with an aim at increasing transparency and access to New York Farmed and Fished seafood products.
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New York Seafood Summit - 2022
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Feb 24, 2022
May 31, 2025
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At NYSG’s 6th Annual NY Seafood Summit (March 7-11, 2022), in-person and virtual events focused on Seafood and Health with a regional panel kicking off each in-person event followed by a regional talk by local producer.
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New York Commercial Fishing 2021 Survey Report
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Feb 09, 2022
May 31, 2025
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This report offers an up-to-date profile of the Long Island commercial fishing industry that is meant to assist with evaluating the needs of local fishermen and characterize the harvesting and processing capacity of the industry, support businesses, and people engaged in this livelihood.
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Aquaculture / Seafood
Story Maps
Dec 23, 2021
May 31, 2025
Check out NYSG's aquaculture and seafood efforts documented via StoryMaps, immersive products that combine text, interactive maps, and other multimedia content.
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New York Sea Grant's Seaweed Initiatives
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Nov 18, 2021
Oct 10, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Check out our new "Seaweed Food Safety Regulations" webinar series, which builds off of a series of resources that our task force has created to assist New York seaweed producers in understanding the regulations governing the sale and marketing of seaweed products in the State.
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Seafood Processing and Marketing Task Force — Webinars
COVID-19: New York Sea Grant's Rapid Response Support for its Coastal Stakeholders - News
Nov 18, 2021
May 31, 2025
The task force has created webinars based on a series of resource guides that outline the requirements for processing and marketing seafood in New York.
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New York Coastlines, Summer 2021
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Aug 28, 2021
May 31, 2025
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Check out stories from the Summer 2021 issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, which is slated for release in Spring '22 to our e-subscribers. We'll send you issues weeks before they're online.
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In Media: Cornell AgriTech Report Cites NY Sea Grant on Seafood Marketing
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Aug 14, 2021
May 31, 2025
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There is a great urgency to understanding the common pain points in the region’s agriculture, processing, and distribution sectors. The hope is that this report will foster regionalization and diversity in our agricultural sector.
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In Media: NY Sea Grant Provides Seafood Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
COVID-19: New York Sea Grant's Rapid Response Support for its Coastal Stakeholders - News
Aug 07, 2021
May 31, 2025
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New York Sea Grant initiated the Seafood Processing and Marketing Taskforce during the COVID-19 pandemic to help NY seafood producers expand their businesses and access new markets as economies change.
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NYSG Provides Seafood Processing and Marketing Guides, Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
COVID-19: New York Sea Grant's Rapid Response Support for its Coastal Stakeholders - News
Jul 16, 2021
May 31, 2025
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New York Sea Grant initiated the Seafood Processing and Marketing Taskforce during the COVID-19 pandemic to help NY seafood producers expand their businesses and access new markets as economies change.
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Help for New York Seafood Sales Entrepreneurs
COVID-19: New York Sea Grant's Rapid Response Support for its Coastal Stakeholders - News
Jun 07, 2021
May 31, 2025
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A new guide series developed with New York fishermen and aquaculturists in mind helps seafood marketers envision opening up new markets for seafood and seafood products.
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New York Coastlines, Spring 2021
Publications - Articles
May 08, 2021
May 31, 2025
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Check out stories from the Spring 2021 issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, which is slated for release over the summer to our e-subscribers. We'll send you issues weeks before they're online.
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In Media: County Launches Commercial Fishing Survey for Industry Hit Hard By COVID-19
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Apr 28, 2021
May 31, 2025
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The survey —developed in partnership with the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, New York Sea Grant, Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program, and the Long Island Commercial Fishing Association—is designed to highlight the needs of local fishermen and maintain a sustainable industry.
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In Media: A Push to Boost Commercial Fishing, Post-COVID
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Apr 27, 2021
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
The survey—developed by Suffolk County Dept. of Economic Development & Planning, NYSG, CCE Marine Program, and LI Commercial Fishing Association—will highlight needs of local fishermen to maintain a sustainable industry.
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In Media: Long Island Commercial Fishing Survey Launched
Seafood Safety and Technology - News
Apr 27, 2021
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
The survey —developed in partnership with the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, New York Sea Grant, Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program, and the Long Island Commercial Fishing Association—is designed to highlight the needs of local fishermen and maintain a sustainable industry.
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