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After gauge fight, lobster managers rethink strategy
After the collapse of controversial lobster gauge changes, managers are taking a different approach to the future of the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank fishery.
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Aerial Surveys: Monitoring Right Whales from Above
North Atlantic right whales spend the summer in their Northeast feeding grounds, including mothers with calves. Our scientists and partners are helping to keep them safe by monitoring them from above using aerial surveys
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Trump Reconsiders Atlantic Shores Wind Permits
A court ruled Monday that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management could review construction permits it issued to the project under the Biden administration.
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Alaska Deep-Sea Mining Raises Fishery Concerns
With China reportedly producing around 90 percent of the world’s supply of rare earth elements, and far ahead in processing technology, the U.S. and other countries are searching for new ways to meet demand
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Trump Ends NOAA Support for Arctic Report Card
The Trump administration has pulled federal support from the Arctic Report Card, an annual, peer-reviewed report that has been published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration since 2006.
US court hears arguments against turtle excluder devices in inshore Louisiana waters
ALASKA: Beyond bycatch: The bigger story of Alaska pollock
After gauge fight, lobster managers rethink strategy
Aerial Surveys: Monitoring Right Whales from Above
NORTH CAROLINA: Coastal habitat plan, commercial fishing licenses lead Marine Fisheries Commission meeting in Raleigh
Former Menhaden Vessel F/V Calcasieu Pass Begins Second Life as Artificial Reef Off Delaware
US embassy launched IUU reporting hub in the Philippines
OREGON: Southern Oregon Coast seafood processors say tariffs are an old problem, not a new crisis
Trump admin to reconsider permits for Atlantic Shores wind project
ALASKA: Deep sea mining in the Gulf of Alaska
Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card
MASSACHUSETTS: Gloucester honors Lily Jean crew at Fisherman’s Memorial
ALASKA: Feds take back management of Kuskokwim River salmon with emergency coho closure
MARYLAND: Governor Wes Moore announces state surpassed pollution reduction goals under Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement
- US Senate bill would incentivize offshore wind development, despite Trump buyouts
- US bill would strengthen “Buy American” provisions for school lunch program
- Murkowski and Colleagues Work to Modernize Fisheries Science
Washington
- NORTH CAROLINA: Coastal habitat plan, commercial fishing licenses lead Marine Fisheries Commission meeting in Raleigh
- ALASKA: Beyond bycatch: The bigger story of Alaska pollock
- OREGON: Southern Oregon Coast seafood processors say tariffs are an old problem, not a new crisis
State & Local
- Are Environmental Activists Focused on Dolphins or Dollars?
- Opinion: Why targeting one fishery puts Alaska’s seafood economy at risk
- Editorial: Menhaden study should provide data needed for bay management
Opinion
- Section 301 tariffs leave US seafood importers with few avenues to avoid rising costs
- Climate-driven disruption, constrained supply adding volatility to aquaculture markets in the back half of 2026
- Coalition of 25 US states sue Trump administration over tariffs
Economic Impact
- After gauge fight, lobster managers rethink strategy
- Trump admin to reconsider permits for Atlantic Shores wind project
- NOAA Fisheries wants nationwide recommendations for aquaculture opportunity areas
Fisheries Management
- US embassy launched IUU reporting hub in the Philippines
- US State Department looking for NGO partner to shine light on forced labor and IUU fishing
- Shark finning, endangered species found in high seas boardings
Enforcement
- EUSeA regrets exclusion of aquatic foods from EU protein agenda Fisheries and Aquaculture Vision 2040 must deliver an EU Blue Foods Action Plan
- Aquatic animal and terrestrial meat trades now almost on par, FAO report finds
- Our Ocean Conference results in USD 6.4 billion in global commitments toward blue economic advancements
International Trade
- Former Menhaden Vessel F/V Calcasieu Pass Begins Second Life as Artificial Reef Off Delaware
- Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card
- Trump administration reportedly ending support for Arctic climate reports
Conservation & Environment
- US court hears arguments against turtle excluder devices in inshore Louisiana waters
- Alaskan fishing management on the hook in Ninth Circuit
- Shrimp industry fights $9.4M loss from federal turtle device mandate
Legal
- US Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarship Applications Due September 18, 2026
- ASMFC 2026 Summer Meeting Summaries/Motions/Press Releases, Presentations and Recordings Now Available
- ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Board Approves Draft Addendum II for Public Comment Draft Addendum Considers Changes to Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap