{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"North Carolina Seafood Industry with Lin Peterson","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1931,"description":"In this episode of What's Up, Wake, we dive into the rich cultural heritage and thriving industry of North Carolina's commercial fishing. Join Melissa as she speaks with Lin Peterson of Locals Seafood about the journey of bringing local, sustainable seafood from the North Carolina coast to your table. Lin shares his personal story, the beginnings of Locals Seafood, and their innovative business model that includes pre-sale web orders and CSF subscriptions. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of the local seafood industry, the importance of sustainable fishing practices, and the impact of recent legislative debates on the industry. Whether you're a seafood lover or just curious about where your food comes from, this episode offers a fascinating look into one of North Carolina's biggest industries.00:00 Introduction to North Carolina's Fishing Industry01:27 Meet Lin Peterson of Locals Seafood01:50 Lin's Journey into Seafood04:00 Founding of Locals Seafood07:13 Expanding the Business13:16 The Role of Fishmongers14:24 Building Relationships with Fishermen17:36 Aquaculture and Mariculture in North Carolina19:19 Introduction to Mariculture and Aquaculture in North Carolina19:26 Crawfish and Catfish Farming19:49 Oysters and Hybrid Striped Bass20:11 Challenges in the Fish Farming Industry20:34 Shrimp Farming and Environmental Impact21:38 Sustainability and Regulations in Aquaculture23:10 North Carolina's Shrimp Trawling Controversy27:25 Local Seafood's Expansion and Community Involvement28:22 Sturgeon Farming and Caviar Production30:39 Challenges and Future of the Seafood Industry32:13 Where to Find Local Seafood","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}