The Gulf Coast Seafood Coalition reported that the seafood industry has survived Hurricane Isaac, and supply is plentiful.
Thanks to fishermen and the industry’s careful preparations, including closing facilities and postponing harvest where necessary, the storm has passed and Gulf Coast suppliers are gearing back up for business.
“Our first priority was for the safety of our employees and their families, so we shut down operations at our oyster-processing plant to allow them to take precautions as necessary,” said Mike Voisin, chairman of the Gulf Coast Seafood Coalition and president of Motivatit Seafood in Houma, La. “People on the Gulf know how to prepare for tropical storms, and we also know how to quickly bounce back after them.”
“Weather disturbances in the Gulf tend to mix up the nutrients in the water, providing an enriched environment where seafood can thrive,” said Brian Landry, executive chef of the Gulf Coast Seafood Coalition and Borgne Restaurant in New Orleans. “While we of course never hope for storms, their presence in the Gulf enhances our already-delicious supply of fresh Gulf Coast seafood.”
