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Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind
President Donald Trump’s administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds that it’s a national security risk since late last year.
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Commission on China calls for ban on Chinese seafood
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) is calling on the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to ban seafood caught or processed by China, citing concerns over forced labor.
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Fishing Takes Center Stage in Alaska Race
Members of Congress routinely post news releases on legislation they introduce and cosponsor, including for Alaska's delegation, a plethora of seafood legislation impacting the seafood industry.
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Alaska salmon catch swells to 29.5 million
Alaska's commercial salmon catch jumped from 21.2 million to 29.5 million for the seven days through July 14, as retail prices generally held, with 24% of the projected annual harvest now met.
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Jonah Crab Fishery Grows as Lobsters Decline
From the docks at the Port of Galilee in Narragansett, fishermen are selling lobster, but they’re also selling Jonah crab, a crustacean that’s been making itself at home near offshore wind turbines.
MAINE: UMaine experts aim to bring New England seafood industry sustainability through cutting-edge research
Trump Administration Advances First Offshore Critical Minerals Lease Sale Under New Marine Minerals Agency
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick goes against top choices for fishery management councils
US lawmakers advance bill reauthorizing NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Office
WASHINGTON: ‘Real consequences’: Washington congresswoman questions Bonneville for ending salmon hatchery funds
MAINE: Maine seeks new ESA tools to speed Atlantic salmon recovery
Golden-sponsored bill to extend pause on new lobster fishing rules
Trump hits Brazil with 25 percent tariffs, but seafood manages to win exceptions
US congressional committee votes to extend moratorium on new right whale regulations through 2035
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know
US commission on China calls for ban on Chinese seafood
Northwest gains support in fight over salmon hatchery funding
NORTH CAROLINA: State announces commercial flounder season opening dates
Atlantic Herring Area 1A Start Date Remains July 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
- US commission on China calls for ban on Chinese seafood
- US lawmakers advance bill reauthorizing NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Office
- Golden-sponsored bill to extend pause on new lobster fishing rules
Washington
- MAINE: UMaine experts aim to bring New England seafood industry sustainability through cutting-edge research
- NORTH CAROLINA: State announces commercial flounder season opening dates
- ALASKA: Commercial salmon prices up this year in Alaska
State & Local
- Editorial: Menhaden study should provide data needed for bay management
- Column: New paper’s menhaden claims not backed by evidence
- Opinion: Fisheries need science, not opinions
Opinion
- Trump hits Brazil with 25 percent tariffs, but seafood manages to win exceptions
- June shelf-stable sales defy inflationary pressure at US retail; fresh, frozen sales affected
- Shipping rates still high; mixed signs of relief could be damaged by latest vessel attacks
Economic Impact
- Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know
- Northwest gains support in fight over salmon hatchery funding
- Trump Administration Advances First Offshore Critical Minerals Lease Sale Under New Marine Minerals Agency
Fisheries Management
- NOAA again cites Mexico for illegal fishing as Southern Shrimp Alliance calls for seafood import ban
- NOAA identifies six foreign governments engaging in IUU fishing, including Russia and China
- CALIFORNIA: California seafood restaurant fined for violating commercial fishing laws
Enforcement
- 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
- EU proposing complete ban on Russian cod, restrictions on other species
International Trade
- Offshore wind turbines create home for Jonah crabs in New England as lobster population declines
- From making a living to saving lives: spent fishing nets are snaring Russian drones in Ukraine
- Trump administration rolls back definition of “harm” in Endangered Species Act
Conservation & Environment
- Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act
- CBD sues NOAA Fisheries over lack of queen conch protections
- Nonprofit sues Trump administration to learn why it’s modifying right whale speed rule
Legal
- Atlantic Herring Area 1A Start Date Remains July 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
- NEFMC NEWS: June 2026 Council Meeting Summary
- Western Pacific Council Appointments Strengthen Commercial Fishing, Regional Fisheries Expertise