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Offshore wind could reduce surfclam revenue
New research from Rutgers University shows Mid-Atlantic surfclam fisheries could see revenue losses from planned offshore wind farms, at least in the short- to medium-term after the development takes place.
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Activists file objection to lobster certification
Conservation groups formally objected to a recent recommendation by MRAG Americas that the Gulf of Maine lobster fishery be recertified to the Marine Stewardship Council standard.
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New study shows whale entanglements decline
A new report has Maine lobstermen saying, "I told you so." The report says large whale entanglements dropped in 2020, including for the right whale.
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Maine seafood businesses awarded $15M in grants
More than 100 Maine seafood dealers and processors have been awarded more than $15 million in grants through the Seafood Dealer and Processor COVID-19 Response and Resilience Program.
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Gear entanglements of whales increased in Alaska
Alaska was the only U.S. coastal region to have an increase in the confirmed cases of large whales entangled in fishing gear in 2020, a contrast to a national trend of declining cases.
Scallops: Council Initiates Framework 35; Approves 2023-2024 Research-Set Aside Program Priorities
Offshore wind farms could reduce Atlantic City’s surfclam fishery revenue up to 25%, Rutgers study suggests
‘Talk with us, not for us’: fishing communities accuse UN of ignoring their voices
VIRGINIA: Youngkin administration warns feds new wind areas could hurt commercial fisheries
Whale activists file objection to Gulf of Maine lobster fishery certification
NOAA Fisheries Invites Public Comment on New Draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy
MAINE: Lobstermen frustrated by regulations after new study shows whale entanglements decline
Over 100 Maine seafood dealers and processors awarded more than $15 million in grants
Our View: We must have a say in offshore wind plans
Explainer: What’s Included in the WTO’s Fishing Subsidies Agreement?
Aquaculture drives aquatic food yields to new high
MAINE: Growing number of Down East towns block new aquaculture projects
MSC aims for balance between rigor, accessibility with new standard
Fishing-gear entanglements of whales increased in Alaska, NOAA report says
- Fishing advocates seek new federal funding for offshore wind studies
- USDA plans more Alaska, West Coast groundfish buys for nutrition programs
- NFI, other trade groups laud passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Washington
- VIRGINIA: Youngkin administration warns feds new wind areas could hurt commercial fisheries
- MAINE: Lobstermen frustrated by regulations after new study shows whale entanglements decline
- Over 100 Maine seafood dealers and processors awarded more than $15 million in grants
State & Local
- Our View: We must have a say in offshore wind plans
- Don’t endanger aquatic ecosystems in the name of solving climate change
- Letter: Act brings fishermen back to grant process
Opinion
- Shrimp starring on summer menus as restaurant sales rise
- Surf clam fleet could take big hit from offshore wind
- Retail sector’s US seafood sales plunge as inflation continues to bite
Economic Impact
- Fishing-gear entanglements of whales increased in Alaska, NOAA report says
- A Story About Whales & Scallops in Maine
- Western Pacific Fishermen Losing Last Vestiges of U.S. Waters Open to Fishing; Council Frustrated
Fisheries Management
- NOAA proposes new steps to combat illegal fishing, counter forced labor in seafood supply chain
- One man caught 62 out-of-season lobsters. Another tried to hide some in his shorts, cops say
- Coast Guard Searches for Poachers From Mexico Stealing Fish From U.S.
Enforcement
- ‘Talk with us, not for us’: fishing communities accuse UN of ignoring their voices
- Explainer: What’s Included in the WTO’s Fishing Subsidies Agreement?
- MSC aims for balance between rigor, accessibility with new standard
International Trade
- Whale activists file objection to Gulf of Maine lobster fishery certification
- Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone Smaller Than Previous Years Due To Mild May Temperatures
- IFFO, SFP convene roundtable to improve sustainability of global fishmeal, fish oil sector
Conservation & Environment
- Lobster industry and lawmakers await court decision to determine legality of new restrictions
- Frenchman Bay salmon farm developer sues Maine for spiking its lease application
- Salmon purchasers net $85 mln settlement in U.S. price-fixing case
Legal
- Scallops: Council Initiates Framework 35; Approves 2023-2024 Research-Set Aside Program Priorities
- NOAA Fisheries Invites Public Comment on New Draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy
- Council Offended by Removal of Last Vestiges of US Ocean Waters Open to Fishing
Council Actions
- NOAA Begins Process to Potentially Protect Waters Off New York, New Jersey
- NOAA Requests Comments on a Proposed Rule to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Limits and Catch Targets
- The Southeast For-Hire Integrated Electronic Reporting Program (SEFHIER) Thanks Program Participants and Offers Year End Reminders
