October has officially been proclaimed “Seafood Month” by Governor Dan McKee, aligning with National Seafood Month. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative are inviting residents and visitors to enjoy the state’s rich offerings of fresh, local seafood by using SeafoodRI.gov as a guide to explore where they can purchase and enjoy it.
SeafoodRI.gov is home to the RI Seafood brand’s local seafood finder, which features more than 118 restaurants, seafood markets, grocers, and direct sellers offering fresh, locally sourced seafood. The site also provides real-time landing data, event updates, recipes, and cooking tips to help consumers make the most of the Ocean State’s marine bounty.
“Making it easier for people to find and buy Rhode Island seafood is good for everyone,” Governor McKee said. “It supports thousands of hard-working men and women in one of our oldest industries, and it celebrates the restaurants and food businesses that have made Rhode Island a foodie destination. Plus, it’s a cornerstone of our state food security strategy.”