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NEFMC Atlantic Herring RSA Press Release
The Atlantic Herring Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program will continue to support an important project focused on maintaining and expanding bycatch avoidance strategies in the Atlantic herring midwater trawl fishery.
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Gulf of Maine partially shut down scallop fishing
Federal fishing managers say they are shutting down a key scallop fishing area to some boats for nearly a year.
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Former AccuWeather CEO has skills NOAA needs
Barry Myers has managerial skills that NOAA needs. NOAA already has top-notch scientists on staff, but it has been plagued by mismanagement.
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Plant-based aquaculture has high enviro. impact
The model found that substituting fishmeal with plant-based feed led to a dramatic increase in terrestrial resource demand for the 5 crops commonly used for substitution (wheat, soybeans, rapeseed, pea, and corn).
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N.E. Wants NOAA to Slow Planned Rule on Lobster Gear
The top marine resources officials from Maine and New Hampshire are sharply criticizing the federal government’s efforts to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale
US companies file class-action suit alleging price-fixing by Norwegian farmed salmon firms
Pacific Reef Survey Finds Sea Turtle Populations on the Rise
Exerts Say Seafood Production is Declining in North Carolina
MARK EUSTIS: Maryland overfishing imperils rockfish population
Changes to Northeast Cod, Flounder Fishery up for Discussion
New study compiles Gulf of Maine seasonal wildlife timing shifts
Scientific Teams Set Out to Track Unprecedented Changes in the Eastern Bering Sea
Whale protection team to start work on new rules
Virginia Cancels Trophy Rockfish Season, Urges Other States to Follow
As UN’s SDG14 targets approach, MSC’s Seafood Futures Forum highlights path forward
NORTH CAROLINA: No wetlands, no seafood
NOAA Fisheries Announces Closure of the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area
ALAKSA: Salmon permit values rise on optimism; halibut shares sinking
Feds seek to get S.C. claims tossed in seismic testing suit
- David Bernhardt confirmed as new Interior chief
- Rep. Bishop Commends Confirmation of Bernhardt as Secretary of the Interior
- Sen. Susan Collins questions lobster tariffs and Grey Zone dispute
Washington
- ALAKSA: Salmon permit values rise on optimism; halibut shares sinking
- Exerts Say Seafood Production is Declining in North Carolina
- South Carolina shrimpers start their season earlier than usual
State & Local
- Robert Vanasse: Former AccuWeather CEO has managerial skills NOAA needs
- MARK EUSTIS: Maryland overfishing imperils rockfish population
- SEN. ROGER WICKER: Governor’s testimony spotlights blue economy
Opinion
- Fishing for Energy marks 10 years of recycling derelict fishing gear
- ANALYSIS: Unsettled 2019 Scallop Season Start
- US shrimp imports down for second straight month
Economic Impact
- Gulf of Maine partially shut down to scallop fishing for 11 months
- Changes to Northeast Cod, Flounder Fishery up for Discussion
- New England Fisheries Officials, Lawmakers Want NOAA To Slow Proposed Rules On Lobster Gear
Fisheries Management
- Game wardens, Coast Guard chase off illegal fishing boats
- MSC establishes new requirements to combat forced and child labor
- Florida Targets ‘Criminal Conspiracy’ In Spiny Lobster Fishery
Enforcement
- ISSF Participating Tuna Company Compliance Report Shows 98.5 Percent Conformance with Foundation Conservation Measures
- As UN’s SDG14 targets approach, MSC’s Seafood Futures Forum highlights path forward
- Liancheng seeks market niche with MSC-certified bigeye tuna
International Trade
- Pacific Reef Survey Finds Sea Turtle Populations on the Rise
- Whale protection team to start work on new rules
- SFP announces Target 75 progress
Conservation & Environment
- US companies file class-action suit alleging price-fixing by Norwegian farmed salmon firms
- Feds seek to get S.C. claims tossed in seismic testing suit
- Trump administration opts not to pursue appeal of driftnet ruling
Legal
- NEFMC Atlantic Herring RSA Press Release
- ASMFC 2019 Spring Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available
- Reminder – Public Hearings on Best Fishing Practices, Powerhead Gear – Scheduled via Webinar Next Week
