{"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.\n00:00 Introduction to North Carolina's Fishing Industry\n01:27 Meet Lin Peterson of Locals Seafood\n01:50 Lin's Journey into Seafood\n04:00 Founding of Locals Seafood\n07:13 Expanding the Business\n13:16 The Role of Fishmongers\n14:24 Building Relationships with Fishermen\n17:36 Aquaculture and Mariculture in North Carolina\n19:19 Introduction to Mariculture and Aquaculture in North Carolina\n19:26 Crawfish and Catfish Farming\n19:49 Oysters and Hybrid Striped Bass\n20:11 Challenges in the Fish Farming Industry\n20:34 Shrimp Farming and Environmental Impact\n21:38 Sustainability and Regulations in Aquaculture\n23:10 North Carolina's Shrimp Trawling Controversy\n27:25 Local Seafood's Expansion and Community Involvement\n28:22 Sturgeon Farming and Caviar Production\n30:39 Challenges and Future of the Seafood Industry\n32:13 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}