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UK bill revokes automatic rights for EU vessels
The UK said it would now have control over who fishes in its waters through a new foreign vessel licensing regime, and that the current automatic rights for European Union vessels to fish in U.K. waters have ended.
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Pandemic has taken a bite out of seafood trade
The coronavirus pandemic has hurt the U.S. seafood industry due to a precipitous fall in imports and exports and a drop in catch of some species.
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Amid COVID, oystermen struggle to remain afloat
The pandemic has hurt many businesses since March, but it has been particularly painful for the oyster industry.
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Alaska fishermen await more federal relief money
Government relief money has helped fishermen, and the state is finalizing a plan for how to spend another $50 million in federal dollars for the industry.
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Virginia is setting aside funds to restore oysters
Virginia is setting $10 million in new funding for oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay, focusing on the Piankatank, Great Wicomico and York Rivers.
ALASKA: Anchorage startup aims to get more seafood into the mouths of babies
Vineyard Wind Sees More Permitting Delays, But Stays on Track
Portland-based fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts coast with 4 aboard
US commercial fisherman held prisoner in British Virgin Islands finally returns home
US seafood industry flounders due to COVID-19
Proposal Would Build 16-Square-Mile Wind Farm Off Maine Coast
Biden’s administration should charge up the offshore wind industry
Meet the 2020 Women of Color in STEM awardees from NOAA
NEFMC December 1-3, 2020 – By Webinar – Listen Live, View Documents
Biotech firm close to scaling up fishmeal alternative made from industrial emissions
MSC urges WTO to end harmful fishing subsidies by end of 2020
U.S. investing $500,000 to help reduce threats to North Atlantic right whales
ISSF adds social and labor standards to membership requirements
First known right whale calf of season washes up dead in North Carolina
- Fishing interests fight ocean closures bill
- Dr. Hilborn: No-take MPAs “do nothing to mitigate” problems facing U.S. oceans
- Ocean climate bill is a grab bag for marine stakeholders
Washington
- ALASKA: Anchorage startup aims to get more seafood into the mouths of babies
- ALASKA: Next year’s SE pink salmon harvest could be closer to average
- LDWF Seeks Public Input on Draft of Louisiana Oyster Management and Rehabilitation Strategic Plan
State & Local
- LINDA BEHNKEN & MIKE CONROY: Sustainable fisheries are facing a moratorium
- JOHNNY ATKINSON: California Crab Fisherman Concerned ‘Ropeless’ Gear Not Best Answer
- LEIGH HABEGGER: Alaska fisheries and restaurants need immediate relief
Opinion
- Pandemic has taken a bite out of seafood trade, consumption
- US seafood industry flounders due to COVID-19
- Biotech firm close to scaling up fishmeal alternative made from industrial emissions
Economic Impact
- New South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements Begin January 2021
- Vineyard Wind Sees More Permitting Delays, But Stays on Track
- Commercial Closure for Gray Triggerfish in South Atlantic Federal Waters on November 29, 2020
Fisheries Management
- A New Generation of Autonomous Vessels Is Looking to Catch Illegal Fishers
- US ramping up pressure on China’s use of forced labor in distant-water fishing
- Alaska pollock, groundfish sector demands ‘non-negotiable’ military protection after run-ins with Russian warships
Enforcement
- UK fisheries bill becomes law, revoking automatic rights for EU vessels
- Australia deploys new underwater technology to fight illegal fishing
- EU says Brexit deal still ‘metres from the finish line’
International Trade
- First known right whale calf of season washes up dead in North Carolina
- U.S. investing $500,000 to help reduce threats to North Atlantic right whales
- 66 turtles rescued from Cape Cod beaches, New England Aquarium says
Conservation & Environment
- US commercial fisherman held prisoner in British Virgin Islands finally returns home
- North Carolina facing lawsuits from recreational fishing groups over marine management
- Federal judge rules FDA must reevaluate effects of potential GE salmon escape
Legal
- NEFMC December 1-3, 2020 – By Webinar – Listen Live, View Documents
- SAFMC Meeting Scheduled via Webinar for December 7-10, 2020
- MAFMC Webinar Meeting: December 14-17, 2020
