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The horseshoe crab's fluorescent blue blood is its best line of defense against toxins. For 40 years, humans have harnessed that same power to help keep us safe.

U.S. aquaculture supplies sustainable seafood, provides jobs, and enhances ecosystems.

Health officials say 50 crabmeat pickers on Maryland's Eastern Shore contracted COVID-19 this summer. The Daily Times of Salisbury reports that the outbreaks recorded by the Dorchester Department of Health sent one worker to the hospital, but did not result in any fatalities. Workers' rights advocates said a lack of personal protective equipment and a language barrier that kept workers from communicating their concerns to their employers contributed to the outbreaks. Advocates also said some sick workers also believed they had to go back to work before they were ready.

Nestle today announced the launch of a plant-based alternative to tuna, its first move into the growing market for plant-based seafood alternatives. The plant-based tuna alternative can be used in a wide range of dishes such as salads, sandwiches and pizzas. It has the flaky texture and rich flavor that makes tuna a favorite in many meals.

Restaurant Business profiled these independent restaurant operators from around the country in mid-March, at the very outset of the coronavirus crisis. Even in those early days, they had whittled down their staffs