June 14, 2010 16:21 EDT Obama pronounces Gulf seafood safe to eat
THEODORE, Ala. (AP) -- President Barack Obama says from the oil-stricken Gulf of Mexico that seafood from the region is safe to eat and announced a new coordinated effort to make sure it stays that way.
In remarks from Theodore, Ala., on Monday, Obama said that the government will step up its inspections and monitoring to help ensure that the Gulf Coast food industry is getting the kind of protection and certification it needs to sell its products around the country.
Obama said, "We don't want tragedies on top of the tragedy we're already seeing."
The president had high praise for the Gulf seafood he ate for lunch in Mississippi. He is in the region on a two-day trip.
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THEODORE, Ala. (AP) -- President Barack Obama says from the oil-stricken Gulf of Mexico that seafood from the region is safe to eat and announced a new coordinated effort to make sure it stays that way.
In remarks from Theodore, Ala., on Monday, Obama said that the government will step up its inspections and monitoring to help ensure that the Gulf Coast food industry is getting the kind of protection and certification it needs to sell its products around the country.
Obama said, "We don't want tragedies on top of the tragedy we're already seeing."
The president had high praise for the Gulf seafood he ate for lunch in Mississippi. He is in the region on a two-day trip.
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Jun 14, 2010 at 11:51 AM
New fishing ban map released, Pensacola waters included
State officials are temporarily closing a 23-mile stretch of water off the Florida Panhandle to the fishing of crabs, shrimp and saltwater fish because of the oil spill...(cont.) Affects saltwater fish, crab, shrimp
06/14/2010Fishing restrictions issued by FWC in Escambia County
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or FWC placed a temporary ban on saltwater fish, shrimp and crab offshore of Escambia County along state waters.
The precaution is necessary according to the FWC since these marine species may be impacted by the presence of oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon spill.
Several other marine species like oysters, clams and mussels are not in the closure.
The ban reaches out 9 nautical miles into the Gulf from the Alabama line to the Pensacola Beach water tower. Catch and release salt water fishing is still allowed. The ban does not include interior bays and estuaries.
The closure began at 12:01 a.m. Monday June 14 and will remain until the order is extended or modified.
"The oil spill in the Gulf is still far from most of Florida's vast coastlines, and while the FWC continues to carefully track oil spill developments and prepare for possible impacts, Florida's abundant saltwater fisheries remain in good health and the fish you buy in a commercial outlet or restaurant are safe and wholesome to eat," said FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto. "The FWC encourages residents and visitors to go fishing in Florida and to enjoy fresh Florida seafood."
http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/state/fishing-restrictions-issued-in-escambia-county
