Tiger Shrimp Stalking the Gulf
Tiger Shrimp Stalking the Gulf
Asian tiger Shrimp, an invasive species, are being found in the Gulf of Mexico according to MDMR.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is asking commercial and recreational shrimp fishermen to aid in the on-going monitoring process of the invasive species, Asian tiger shrimp.
There have been reports of small numbers of tiger shrimp caught in northern Gulf waters, including the Mississippi Sound. The tiger shrimp may have reached the northern Gulf of Mexico after having escaped aquaculture facilities in the Caribbean and being carried by ocean currents; this species is not currently being raised commercially in the United States.
Since 2006, the tiger shrimp has been found in the waters of Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and North and South Carolina. Asian tiger shrimp are typically larger than brown and white shrimp more commonly found in the Mississippi Sound and are native to southeast Asia, Australia and the Philippines. The species can be easily identified by a black and white “tiger” stripped pattern on the shell, they can grow to more than 10 inches long and weigh more than a half-pound with a life span between two and three years.
“Most of the reports we’ve received most recently have been from fishermen working in Louisiana and landing their catch in Mississippi,” said Mike Pursley, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator and Field Project Manager for the MDMR.
Fishermen are asked to report any encounters with this invasive species because exotic shrimp such as the tiger shrimp may pose environmental threats such as spreading disease, aggression toward native shrimp and competition for food and habitat.
“We just don’t know enough about potential effects at this time,” Pursley said.
“That’s why we would encourage shrimpers and seafood processors, or anyone else, to call the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources if you encounter the Asian tiger shrimp.”
If you are a commercial or recreational shrimp fisherman and you catch an Asian tiger shrimp, please take a photo, freeze it, record the GPS coordinates and call (228) 374-5000 or send an email to report.invasive@dmr.ms.gov.
Visit the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources online at www.dmr.ms.gov.
Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.
Magic Arrives in Galveston
The Carnival Magic, the newest, biggest ship in the Carnival line, arrived in its new home port of Galveston on Nov. 13. On the 14th, Magic left for her inaugural Gulf of Mexico journey, traveling to Cozumel, Mexico.
Carnival Magic Arrives in Galveston
The Carnival Magic, the newest, biggest ship in the Carnival line, arrived in its new home port of Galveston on Nov. 13. To celebrate, Carnival threw a dockside party featuring Grammy Award winning band Maroon 5. On the 14th, Magic left for her inaugural Gulf of Mexico journey, traveling to Cozumel, Mexico.
To say the Magic is spectacular and elegant is an understatement. She’s 1004 feet long and carries 3690 guests. For fun, the ship offers SportsSquare, a fun and fitness area with basketball, miniature golf, ping pong, a rope course and exercise equipment. Entertainment can be found in the Red Frog Pub, a Caribbean inspired bistro with its own hand crafted beer, at the Play It Again Piano Bar, at the casino, at the poolside movie Theatre, or at the Showtime Theatre which features Vegas style shows.
And of course one of the biggest draws of a cruise is the cuisine. Formal dining nights in the Northern Lights Dining Room create lasting memories of delicious dishes
and crisp service. And for variety, the Magic offers two premium dining areas, the Cucina del Capitano, a family style Italian restaurant (don’t miss the Spaghetti Carbonara), and Prime Steakhouse (everything was excellent and the presentation and atmosphere were dazzling!)
The Magic will offer several destinations for its cruises, one will go to the Mayan Riviera at Costa Maya, Cozumel and Belize, the other will visit Nassau and Key West, another to Jamaica and Grand Cayman. But who are we kidding? The destination is an afterthought. The thrill of the cruise is what makes this such an inspiring vacation, and the plethora of activities and entertainment aboard the Magic make it the prime destination.
Visit their site for more info or to book a cruise Carnival Magic
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2012 South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Guy Fieri will be at the 2012 South Beach Wine & Food Festival which kicks off Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami.
2012 South Beach Wine & Food Festival
It’s time to get ready for the culinary event of the year! The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE kicks off on Feb. 23 and runs for four days along the beautiful shores of Miami Beach.
This is the 11th year for the SOBE Wine and Food Fest, which promises to be even better than last year’s 10th Anniversary extravaganza. Joining the festivities this year are Emeril Lagasse, Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray, Anthony Bourdain, Charlie Trotter, Andrew Zimmern, and Michael Schwartz.
The 2012 event kicks off with Moët Hennessy’s The Q presented by Allen Brothers, sponsored by Miami magazine, which brings together the best BBQ chefs from across the nation preparing their signature dishes on grills and in smokers. Emeril and Fieri are the hosts of The Q, which will certainly be a wild and crazy party. Gulf Coast area chefs that will be cooking are Dean Fearing of Fearings in Dallas, Christopher Hastings of the Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, AL, Chris Lilly from Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, AL, Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbeque in Taylor, TX, and Stephen Stryjewski from Cochon in New Orleans.
Ms. Ray again will oversee the Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Allen Brothers, which will showcase dozens of burger creations from the country’s most talented chefs.
Also, the 2012 Tribute Dinner presented by Bank of America keeps its long-standing tradition of honoring the world’s greatest wine and culinary talent by paying tribute to esteemed chef Charlie Trotter and celebrated winemaker Piero Antinori.
Tickets are going fast, so grab yours soon. You won’t want to miss this spectacular culinary affair.
South Beach Wine & Food Festival
February 23 – 26, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
2012.sobefest.com
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Acclaimed Houston singer-songwriter Matt Harlan will perform at the 1859 St. Joseph’s listening room on December 10
Matt Harlan will perform
Acclaimed Houston singer-songwriter Matt Harlan will perform at the 1859 St. Joseph’s listening room on December 10th, 8 p.m. at 2202 Avenue K. Tickets are $10 and available online at www.galvestonhistory.org, at the door the night of the show, or by calling 409-765-3410.
If there’s a performer today that embodies the oft-applied moniker of “songwriter’s songwriter” it is Houston favorite, Matt Harlan. Born and raised in Texas, Harlan soaked up the richness of the state and its song-smiths while bouncing between its big cities and small towns. He will be performing songs from his debut album “Tips & Compliments” as well as selections from his soon to be released follow-up album.
Matt’s latest album debuted at #1 on the Euro Americana Charts and he has won awards from the Billboard World Songwriting Contest, American Songwriter Magazine, Wildflower Arts & Music Festival and the Snowbird Mountain Music Festival. Harlan is a Regional New Folk winner at the Kerrville Folk Festival and has been selected as the 2011 Troubadour at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. He was also featured this year along with folk luminaries such as Lyle Lovett, Denice Franke, Robert Earl Keen, Guy Clark and Nanci Griffith in the documentary, “For the Sake of the Song” celebrating the legendary Houston listening room, Anderson Fair.
The concert venue, St. Joseph’s, is the oldest German Catholic Church in Texas and the oldest wooden church building in Galveston and was built by German immigrants in 1859. Now de-sanctified and managed by Galveston Historical Foundation, the gothic revival church is distinguished by its elaborately detailed coffered wooden ceiling, delicately painted wooden sanctuary, original pews and hand-carved altars. GHF preserves the building as a museum and makes it available as an event venue.
For more information on St. Joe’s Unplugged, please contact Denise Alexander at denise.alexander@galvestonhistory.org or by calling 409-765-3410.
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