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  • FAO releases assessment of marine fish stocks

    Some of the world’s marine fisheries are recovering under strong, science-based management, but many others remain under pressure

  • DOJ says Trump can undo monument designations

    The president has broad legal authority to fully revoke national monument designations, the Justice Department says in a memorandum that could become the basis to withdraw millions of acres from protected status. 

  • Trump Ends Aquaculture Exemption from ICE Raids

    U.S. aquaculture operations will not be exempt from the federal government’s increased worksite immigration raids despite earlier reports saying they would pause raids on the food and hospitality industry.

  • Final areas of CA commercial Dungeness crab close

    The U.S. state of California is set to close the final two areas of its commercial Dungeness crab fishery following a confirmed case of a humpback whale becoming entangled in gear from the fishery.

  • Countries Inch Toward Ocean Protection Goal

    More than 20 new marine protected areas in coastal waters were announced at the third U.N. ocean conference this week. Experts say thousands more are needed.

Washington June 18, 2025

Murkowski, Whitehouse, Pingree, and Moylan reintroduce legislation to address ocean acidification

Conservation & Environment June 18, 2025

MSC announces USD 6.4 million investment in fishery sustainability fund

Washington June 18, 2025

US senators lambast IUU fishing and abuse in foreign fleets during hearing

State and Local June 18, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA: Fishermen fight Senate’s push to restrict shrimp trawling

State and Local June 17, 2025

ALASKA: Alaska lawmakers introduce bill to ban metals mining in Bristol Bay watershed

State and Local June 17, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA: Dewey Hemilright advocates for US commercial fishing fleet

Conservation & Environment June 18, 2025

FAO releases a detailed global assessment of marine fish stocks

State and Local June 18, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA: NC considers ban on inshore shrimp trawling to protect estuaries. Opponents call it ‘disgraceful.’

Washington June 18, 2025

Justice Department says Trump can undo monument designations

State and Local June 18, 2025

Officials spark debate with proposal to lift ban on controversial fishing practice: ‘One of the biggest unknowns’

Council Actions June 18, 2025

Federal Fishery Managers Consider New Approaches

Law June 18, 2025

South Carolina shrimpers sue local restaurants over shrimp fraud

Management & Regulation June 18, 2025

Trump administration reverses aquaculture sector’s brief exemption from ICE raids

State and Local June 18, 2025

CALIFORNIA: California to close final sections of commercial Dungeness crab fishery

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    Washington

  • Justice Department says Trump can undo monument designations
  • Murkowski, Whitehouse, Pingree, and Moylan reintroduce legislation to address ocean acidification
  • US senators lambast IUU fishing and abuse in foreign fleets during hearing
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    State & Local

  • NORTH CAROLINA: NC considers ban on inshore shrimp trawling to protect estuaries. Opponents call it ‘disgraceful.’
  • Officials spark debate with proposal to lift ban on controversial fishing practice: ‘One of the biggest unknowns’
  • NORTH CAROLINA: Fishermen fight Senate’s push to restrict shrimp trawling
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    Opinion

  • Responsible Fishery Management is a Powerful Tool to Conserve Our Ocean
  • How We Can Restore Coral Reefs
  • Op-ed: Save California’s Crab Culture From Drowning in Regulations
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    Economic Impact

  • Shipping rates continue to rise as global economic headwinds mount
  • US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick vows to support Maine lobster, suggests industry will be exempt from tariffs on Canada
  • ALASKA: NMFS reports 24 percent cut in Alaska staffing
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    Fisheries Management

  • Trump administration reverses aquaculture sector’s brief exemption from ICE raids
  • NPFMC says pelagic trawl gear impact needs further evaluation
  • Trawl tensions rise as NPFMC meets in Oregon
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    Enforcement

  • NOAA Fisheries intercepted illegal tuna shipment destined for US grocery chain
  • NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement Foils Crab Trafficking Plot in Alaska
  • NOAA Fisheries Investigates Illegally Imported Tuna in Virginia
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    International Trade

  • EU unveils new Ocean Pact at UN Ocean Conference, pledges EUR 1 billion in funding
  • China Dominates ‘Dark’ Network Behind Global Fishing Crisis
  • “A lesser-of-two-evils scenario” – Trade law experts respond to US-China tariff pause
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    Conservation & Environment

  • FAO releases a detailed global assessment of marine fish stocks
  • MSC announces USD 6.4 million investment in fishery sustainability fund
  • Progress and frustration mark the UN’s third Ocean Conference
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    Legal

  • South Carolina shrimpers sue local restaurants over shrimp fraud
  • Commercial fishers, conservation groups sue to block Empire Wind offshore energy development
  • Opponents seek injunction to halt Empire Wind
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    Council Actions

  • Federal Fishery Managers Consider New Approaches
  • Mid-Atlantic Council Invites Public Input in Response to Executive Order 14276, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness”
  • Non-Traditional Stakeholders Sought for Participation in ASMFC Horseshoe Crab Advisory Panel
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    Regulations

  • NOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to the Management of Red Snapper in the South Atlantic Region and the 2025 Fishing Seasons
  • HAWAII: Ahi labeling bill waiting on governor’s signature
  • FDA pushes back Food Traceability Rule compliance to 2028
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    Nutrition

  • What type of seafood is healthiest? Here’s what experts recommend.
  • How a Small Gulf Fish is Transforming Pet Health
  • International Coalition of Fisheries Associations Launches Resource to Amplify Seafood’s Nutritional Benefits
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