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Seafood FactsAmerican seafood, and Louisiana Seafood in particular, is a premium product with a unique flavor that is a result of the waters where it lives and grows. Chefs nationwide swear by domestic seafood—its freshness, quality and flavor bring value and diners to their restaurants day in and day out. And all along the nation’s shorelines—Louisiana alone has 7,721 miles—you’ll find an industry built…American seafood, and Louisiana Seafood in particular, is a premium product with a unique flavor that is a result of the waters where it lives and grows. Chefs nationwide swear by domestic seafood—its freshness, quality and flavor bring value and diners to their restaurants day in and day out. And all along the nation’s shorelines—Louisiana alone has 7,721 miles—you’ll find an industry built…
Our SeafoodDomestic seafood is responsibly raised, supports a network of local economies and has markedly better flavor than farm-raised imports. American seafood, and Louisiana Seafood in particular, is a premium product with a unique flavor that is a result of the waters where it lives and grows. Chefs nationwide swear by domestic seafood—its freshness, quality and flavor bring value and diners to their…Domestic seafood is responsibly raised, supports a network of local economies and has markedly better flavor than farm-raised imports. American seafood, and Louisiana Seafood in particular, is a premium product with a unique flavor that is a result of the waters where it lives and grows. Chefs nationwide swear by domestic seafood—its freshness, quality and flavor bring value and diners to their…
Seafood StatsESTUARIES ARE A BIOLOGICAL ORCHESTRA Their harmonious combination of brackish water, shallow depths and high levels of nutrients form an ideal environment for microscopic marine organisms, which in turn form the base of the marine food chain by fostering healthy populations of fish, amphibians and shellfish. In an estuary, every species plays its part. The scientific story of what makes our…ESTUARIES ARE A BIOLOGICAL ORCHESTRA Their harmonious combination of brackish water, shallow depths and high levels of nutrients form an ideal environment for microscopic marine organisms, which in turn form the base of the marine food chain by fostering healthy populations of fish, amphibians and shellfish. In an estuary, every species plays its part. The scientific story of what makes our…
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LOUISIANA LANDS MORE SEAFOOD THAN VIRGINIA, CALIFORNIA AND MASSACHUSETTS COMBINED
1. VIRGINIA
2. CALIFORNIA
3. MASSACHUSETTS
4. OREGON
5. MAINE
6. MISSISSIPPI
LOUISIANA LANDS MORE SEAFOOD THAN VIRGINIA, CALIFORNIA AND MASSACHUSETTS COMBINED
1. VIRGINIA
2. CALIFORNIA
3. MASSACHUSETTS
4. OREGON
5. MAINE
6. MISSISSIPPI
Landings Blue Crab 82% of Gulf Total 27% of U.S. Total Oysters 67% of Gulf Total 32% of U.S. Total Shrimp 47% of Gulf Total 32% of U.S. Total Crawfish 100% of Gulf Total 25% of U.S. Total Tuna 64% of U.S. Total… Blue Crab 82% of Gulf Total 27% of U.S. Total Oysters 67% of Gulf Total 32% of U.S. Total Shrimp 47% of Gulf Total 32% of U.S. Total Crawfish 100% of Gulf Total 25% of U.S. Total Tuna 64% of U.S. Total…
Lt. Governor Nungesser Announces Chefs for LASCO 2018Lt. Governor Nungesser Announces Chefs for LASCO 2018 The Lt. Governor and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board are proud to announce the selection of 12 chefs from across the state to represent their areas in the 11th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO). The chefs include: Paul Gibson Pont Breaux's Cajun Restaurant Breaux Bridge…Lt. Governor Nungesser Announces Chefs for LASCO 2018 The Lt. Governor and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board are proud to announce the selection of 12 chefs from across the state to represent their areas in the 11th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO). The chefs include: Paul Gibson Pont Breaux's Cajun Restaurant Breaux Bridge…
LSPMB Design Contest WinnerOn April 17th, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the LSPMB traveled to Destrehan High School to announce the top three winners of the LA Seafood design competition on Facebook Live. In third place was Xinyi Huang from Bolton High School in Alexandria. The second place winner was Wyatt Gonzales from Berwick High School in Berwick, Louisiana. The first place winner was Zoe Cloughessy, a…On April 17th, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the LSPMB traveled to Destrehan High School to announce the top three winners of the LA Seafood design competition on Facebook Live. In third place was Xinyi Huang from Bolton High School in Alexandria. The second place winner was Wyatt Gonzales from Berwick High School in Berwick, Louisiana. The first place winner was Zoe Cloughessy, a…
Recreational Greater Amberjack Season to Close From January 27 Through the End of JuneRecreational Greater Amberjack Season to Close From January 27 Through the End of June http://www.wlf.la.gov For Immediate Release January 11, 2018 Contact: Rene LeBreton Public Information LDWF (504) 286-8745 [email protected] Recreational greater amberjack season…Recreational Greater Amberjack Season to Close From January 27 Through the End of June http://www.wlf.la.gov For Immediate Release January 11, 2018 Contact: Rene LeBreton Public Information LDWF (504) 286-8745 [email protected] Recreational greater amberjack season…
Reminder: LDWF Commercial Fishing Licenses to be Available at Field Offices (LDWF)Reminder: LDWF Commercial Fishing Licenses to be Available at Field Offices (LDWF) December 5, 2017 Contact: Rene LeBreton Public Information LDWF (504) 286-8745 [email protected] Reminder: LDWF Commercial Fishing Licenses To Be Available At Field Offices LDWF commercial license staff is at the New Orleans field office today through…Reminder: LDWF Commercial Fishing Licenses to be Available at Field Offices (LDWF) December 5, 2017 Contact: Rene LeBreton Public Information LDWF (504) 286-8745 [email protected] Reminder: LDWF Commercial Fishing Licenses To Be Available At Field Offices LDWF commercial license staff is at the New Orleans field office today through…