News we found of interest this week

March 6, 2015

News items we followed this week - March 2 to March 6, 2015

Omega-3s are vital for a healthy brain, good vision and to prevent joint inflammation
Daily Telegraph, March 5, 2015
...“If you want to stay healthy the simple and best advice is to eat more fish.”
 
Omega-3 fatty acids appear to protect damaged heart after heart attack
Science Daily, March 4, 2015, Source: American College of Cardiology
...For many years, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have recommended that people eat fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week because of its potential heart benefits.
 
2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans coming soon…
Posted by Alaska Salmon Ranching on Monday, March 2, 2015
Recently, the US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) has published a report awaiting stakeholder feedback. If we were to sum up the report with a hashtag, we’d say #EatMoreFish.
 
 Salmon farming leading the way in seafood sustainability
Aquaculture Directory, March 4, 2015
Aquaculture, including salmon farming, is going to be an essential part of feeding the world’s growing population, said a top representative of the UN Food and Agriculture Department this week. -
 
Feds support responsible aquaculture
Letters to the Editor (The Cape Breton Post), Minster Gail Shea,  Published on February 21, 2015
Our government firmly believes that aquaculture can create much-needed jobs in coastal, rural and aboriginal communities. It is a growing industry that represents billions of dollars in economic activity and thousands of jobs for Canadian families.
 
Our March 2015 edition of "Wharfside" newsletter is now published at http://www.marineharvest.ca/about/wharfside-newsletter/ …

Pacific Northwest Salmon
 
New technique improves forecasts for Canada's prized salmon fishery
Method based on field data performs better than traditional management forecast tools
University of California - San Diego, March 2, 2015
A powerful method for analyzing and predicting nature's dynamic and interconnected systems is now providing new forecasting and management tools for Canada's premier fishery...."Fisheries and Oceans Canada welcomes opportunities to examine alternative approaches which might improve the forecast of salmon returns in B.C.," said study coauthor Sue Grant of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

 Recipes we tweeted out this week -  #eatmorefish -  Aquaculture Aware @BCAquaculture 
 
 
 
 
Salmon with Orange Dijon Mustard Glaze http://newsok.com/article/5398148  #salmon #recipe #eatmorefish
 
Ferrante's Cabernet Sauvignon Ice Wine Glazed Salmon http://link.fox8.com/1DDPbUW  via @fox8news #salmon #recipe #eatmorefish