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U.S. Bill Seeks Fishing Access in Marine Monuments
A bill under consideration in Congress would prevent presidents from banning commercial fishing in marine national monuments, requiring fisheries in those waters to remain managed under the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
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Ocean Observatories Go Dark Off Pacific Northwest
The Trump administration has quietly removed an array of floating ocean observatories from waters off the Washington coast
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7 States Sue Over Offshore Wind Shutdown Deal
Seven states are suing the Trump administration over a nearly $1 billion deal to end French energy company TotalEnergies' offshore wind development off the East Coast, accusing the deal of being "unlawful."
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Blue States Sue Trump Admin Over Offshore Wind
Seven Democratic-controlled states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its move to block a planned wind farm off the coast of New York.
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Alaskans are on the lookout for harmful algae blooms
While most algae in Alaska’s waters are harmless or beneficial, warming ocean conditions are fueling the growth of harmful species that can produce toxins threatening marine life, seafood safety, and human health.
Advocacy Supports NMFS Effort to Modernize Vessel Speed Rule
New England Aquarium pens letter opposing changes to vessel speed limit
Congress should heed the Pacific Ocean’s super El Niño warning
“Americans are buying American freedom fish, not communist fish” – US Senator Dan Sullivan touts work on securing extension of Russian seafood ban
Trump administration announces new set of Section 301 tariffs against major seafood trade partners
Trump administration planning to dismantle Ocean Observatories Initiative
US bill would authorize commercial fishing in marine national monuments
Ocean observatories go dark off Pacific Northwest coast
MASSACHUSETTS: Scientists and fishermen join forces to study Atlantic cod
MASSACHUSETTS: Collaborative research group from SMAST, COE, and CCB wins $1.4M grant from Mass Tech Collaborative
7 states sue Trump administration over nearly $1 billion deal to halt offshore wind farm
Blue States Sue Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Deal
In Kachemak Bay, Kotzebue and beyond, Alaskans are on the lookout for harmful algae blooms
ALASKA: Harmful algae blooms are an increasing concern in Alaska due to climate change, NOAA says
- US bill would authorize commercial fishing in marine national monuments
- Panel takes up bill to expand state control of Gulf waters
- US senators expand inquiry into shrimp imports, sending questions to certification bodies
Washington
- MASSACHUSETTS: Scientists and fishermen join forces to study Atlantic cod
- MASSACHUSETTS: Collaborative research group from SMAST, COE, and CCB wins $1.4M grant from Mass Tech Collaborative
- In Kachemak Bay, Kotzebue and beyond, Alaskans are on the lookout for harmful algae blooms
State & Local
- Alaska’s maritime economy works because we invest in people, not just projects
- Congressional investment in science essential to protect our ocean
- BEN LANDRY: Call to shut down menhaden fishery is unwarranted
Opinion
- “Americans are buying American freedom fish, not communist fish” – US Senator Dan Sullivan touts work on securing extension of Russian seafood ban
- Trump administration announces new set of Section 301 tariffs against major seafood trade partners
- High diesel prices may dampen summer lobster fishing season
Economic Impact
- Advocacy Supports NMFS Effort to Modernize Vessel Speed Rule
- NOAA proposes moving more commercial fishers to electronic logbooks
- Proposed electronic reporting requirement for commercial fishing logbooks
Fisheries Management
- CALIFORNIA: California seafood restaurant fined for violating commercial fishing laws
- Alaska halibut fisherman convicted in ghost fishing scheme
- Florida Keys commercial fisherman is sentenced to jail on lobster charges
Enforcement
- Indian Ocean tuna regulator eases yellowfin fishing curbs amid sustainability concerns
- IOTC commits to reducing yellowfin tuna catch over time, advances monitoring measures
- At world’s largest shark conference, scientists warn of a grim outlook across the board
International Trade
- New England Aquarium pens letter opposing changes to vessel speed limit
- Congress should heed the Pacific Ocean’s super El Niño warning
- Invasive blue catfish turn problem into fishery
Conservation & Environment
- 7 states sue Trump administration over nearly $1 billion deal to halt offshore wind farm
- Blue States Sue Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Deal
- Bumble Bee wins partial victory in labor lawsuit, but core claims for civil damages remain
Legal
- SSC to Review AS Bottomfish Science, Johnston Atoll Fishing Effects and Noncommercial Catch Methods
- NEFMC: CORRECTION – SSC Workshop will be Webinar Only, No In-person Attendance
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Meet June 16-18, 2026, in Alexandria, VA