October 2020 - Sustainable & Healthy Seafood
Seafood is the theme of October, and what better way to celebrate the bounty of the earth’s waters than to learn more about sustainable and healthy seafood?
Seafood is defined as being sustainable when the population of a species of fish is managed in a way that provides for today’s needs without damaging the ability of the species to reproduce and be available for future generations.
In Delaware, DESG is working with fishermen, state regulators, and citizens to keep the sustainability momentum going in Delaware’s fishing industry, developing progressive catch management policies and exploring promising new economic drivers like aquaculture. DESG also funds research on commercial-scale aquaculture, sustainable seafood, and seafood handling technology to keep our state's fishing industry at the leading edge of economic development and environmental responsibility.
Learn more about the research we support, as well as our efforts working with local fisheries.
Notable Dates in October
All month — October is National Seafood Month, and a fitting time to celebrate that the United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood—both wild-caught and farmed. To get started on learning more, check out DESG’s Seafood Health Facts website, a resource for consumers to obtain objective information on seafood products.
Oct. 1 — Building on public workshops held in March, DNREC’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy will conduct a virtual workshop on Oct. 1 to solicit feedback on specific actions the state is considering for the Climate Action Plan. To learn more and register, visit DNREC’s Taking Action portal.
Oct. 4 — This year, Coast Day is going virtual! Join us online on Oct. 4th for live webinars, videos, contests, Q&As, and lots of interactive fun, featuring annual favorites and new traditions alike. To learn more and register, visit DECoastDay.org.
Oct. 17 — Join our friends at the DE Center for Inland Bays for Ales After Trails, a guided nature walk followed by an outdoor happy hour. Participants will learn about Delaware’s watershed and reforestation efforts taking place near Wolfe Neck Road before enjoying some local brews from Big Oyster Brewery. Click here to register for the event