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Scallop Access Reopening a Top Deregulation Goal
A petition submitted by the Fisheries Survival Fund (FSF) to restore scallop fishing access to the Northern Edge of Georges Bank has been formally recognized by the federal government as a national deregulatory priority.
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Equinor says it could cancel offshore wind project
The developer of a major U.S. offshore wind project warned that it will cancel the Empire Wind facility off the coast of New York if it cannot in the coming days reach a resolution over a month-old stop-work order issued
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US, China agreement on tariffs brings uncertainty
The U.S. and China’s recent agreement to reduce tariffs has garnered mixed reactions from the seafood and retail industries.
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Import levels at US ports to experience decline
Experts are predicting that the United States’ major container ports will see a decline in import levels for the first time in a monthly period since 2023.
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Trump to reopen monument area to commercial fishing
The Trump administration has moved to roll back additional federal fishing restrictions, this time reopening the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to commercial fishing.
Data now coming straight from the deck
ALASKA: Alaska’s 2025 salmon forecast more than doubles last year
Seafood sales at US retail maintain momentum, soar in April
MSC OCEAN STEWARDSHIP FUND AWARDS GRANT TO CWPA
Steen seeing hesitation from US buyers of processing machinery amid tariffs, cost uncertainties
Fishing fleets and deep sea miners converge in the Pacific
Local scientists, fisheries and weather forecasters feeling impact of NOAA cuts
Virginia and East coast fishery managers remain vigilant over status of Atlantic striped bass
Industry Petition to Reopen Northern Edge Scallop Access Named as Top-Tier Deregulation Priority
Fishery lawsuit merging coastal states could reel in Trump
MARYLAND: Moore signs Chesapeake Bay bill as federal cuts loom large
MAINE: How climate change impacts alewives and other migrating fish in Maine
Equinor says it could cancel New York offshore wind project over Trump order
US, China agreement on tariffs encourages some, but others aren’t celebrating yet
- Industry Petition to Reopen Northern Edge Scallop Access Named as Top-Tier Deregulation Priority
- Trump to reopen Northeast Canyons to commercial fishing
- Trump reinstating commercial fishing in northeast marine monument
Washington
- MARYLAND: Moore signs Chesapeake Bay bill as federal cuts loom large
- ALASKA: Alaska’s 2025 salmon forecast more than doubles last year
- MAINE: How climate change impacts alewives and other migrating fish in Maine
State & Local
- DARAWN KENNER: Facts, not rhetoric, should drive menhaden decisions
- It’s time for collaborative management of North Carolina fisheries
- Russia’s ongoing war on Alaska fishermen
Opinion
- Seafood sales at US retail maintain momentum, soar in April
- US, China agreement on tariffs encourages some, but others aren’t celebrating yet
- Import levels at US ports expected to experience first monthly decline since 2023
Economic Impact
- Equinor says it could cancel New York offshore wind project over Trump order
- Virginia and East coast fishery managers remain vigilant over status of Atlantic striped bass
- Trump administration strikes hard at offshore wind
Fisheries Management
- US ports to use Covid-like tests to identify illegally trafficked seafood species
- International Coordination Busts Red Snapper Trafficking Scheme
- NOAA pilots rapid genetics test to find trafficked seafood
Enforcement
- US retailers tell Chinese suppliers to resume shipments; Albertsons said it must approve any tariff price hikes
- Canada’s new fisheries minister re-elected, Liberal Party wins national election
- Continued tensions between Philippines and China may contribute to IUU fishing
International Trade
- MSC OCEAN STEWARDSHIP FUND AWARDS GRANT TO CWPA
- Fishing fleets and deep sea miners converge in the Pacific
- Natural toxin in ocean results in restrictions on Pacific sardine fishing off South Coast
Conservation & Environment
- Fishery lawsuit merging coastal states could reel in Trump
- Conservation group lawsuit seeks to speed listing of Alaska king salmon under Endangered Species Act
- California and 17 other states sue Trump administration over wind energy projects
Legal
- ASMFC Approves Amendment 4 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Northern Shrimp
- Horseshoe Crab Board Approves Addendum IX Addendum Allows Multi-Year Specifications for Male-Only Harvest
- American Lobster Board Approves Addendum XXXII to Repeal Addendum XXVII Gauge and Escape Vent Measures