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FAO releases assessment of marine fish stocks
Some of the world’s marine fisheries are recovering under strong, science-based management, but many others remain under pressure
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DOJ says Trump can undo monument designations
The president has broad legal authority to fully revoke national monument designations, the Justice Department says in a memorandum that could become the basis to withdraw millions of acres from protected status.
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Trump Ends Aquaculture Exemption from ICE Raids
U.S. aquaculture operations will not be exempt from the federal government’s increased worksite immigration raids despite earlier reports saying they would pause raids on the food and hospitality industry.
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Final areas of CA commercial Dungeness crab close
The U.S. state of California is set to close the final two areas of its commercial Dungeness crab fishery following a confirmed case of a humpback whale becoming entangled in gear from the fishery.
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Countries Inch Toward Ocean Protection Goal
More than 20 new marine protected areas in coastal waters were announced at the third U.N. ocean conference this week. Experts say thousands more are needed.
Murkowski, Whitehouse, Pingree, and Moylan reintroduce legislation to address ocean acidification
MSC announces USD 6.4 million investment in fishery sustainability fund
US senators lambast IUU fishing and abuse in foreign fleets during hearing
NORTH CAROLINA: Fishermen fight Senate’s push to restrict shrimp trawling
ALASKA: Alaska lawmakers introduce bill to ban metals mining in Bristol Bay watershed
NORTH CAROLINA: Dewey Hemilright advocates for US commercial fishing fleet
FAO releases a detailed global assessment of marine fish stocks
NORTH CAROLINA: NC considers ban on inshore shrimp trawling to protect estuaries. Opponents call it ‘disgraceful.’
Justice Department says Trump can undo monument designations
Officials spark debate with proposal to lift ban on controversial fishing practice: ‘One of the biggest unknowns’
Federal Fishery Managers Consider New Approaches
South Carolina shrimpers sue local restaurants over shrimp fraud
Trump administration reverses aquaculture sector’s brief exemption from ICE raids
CALIFORNIA: California to close final sections of commercial Dungeness crab fishery
- Justice Department says Trump can undo monument designations
- Murkowski, Whitehouse, Pingree, and Moylan reintroduce legislation to address ocean acidification
- US senators lambast IUU fishing and abuse in foreign fleets during hearing
Washington
- NORTH CAROLINA: NC considers ban on inshore shrimp trawling to protect estuaries. Opponents call it ‘disgraceful.’
- Officials spark debate with proposal to lift ban on controversial fishing practice: ‘One of the biggest unknowns’
- NORTH CAROLINA: Fishermen fight Senate’s push to restrict shrimp trawling
State & Local
- Responsible Fishery Management is a Powerful Tool to Conserve Our Ocean
- How We Can Restore Coral Reefs
- Op-ed: Save California’s Crab Culture From Drowning in Regulations
Opinion
- Shipping rates continue to rise as global economic headwinds mount
- US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick vows to support Maine lobster, suggests industry will be exempt from tariffs on Canada
- ALASKA: NMFS reports 24 percent cut in Alaska staffing
Economic Impact
- Trump administration reverses aquaculture sector’s brief exemption from ICE raids
- NPFMC says pelagic trawl gear impact needs further evaluation
- Trawl tensions rise as NPFMC meets in Oregon
Fisheries Management
- NOAA Fisheries intercepted illegal tuna shipment destined for US grocery chain
- NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement Foils Crab Trafficking Plot in Alaska
- NOAA Fisheries Investigates Illegally Imported Tuna in Virginia
Enforcement
- EU unveils new Ocean Pact at UN Ocean Conference, pledges EUR 1 billion in funding
- China Dominates ‘Dark’ Network Behind Global Fishing Crisis
- “A lesser-of-two-evils scenario” – Trade law experts respond to US-China tariff pause
International Trade
- FAO releases a detailed global assessment of marine fish stocks
- MSC announces USD 6.4 million investment in fishery sustainability fund
- Progress and frustration mark the UN’s third Ocean Conference
Conservation & Environment
- South Carolina shrimpers sue local restaurants over shrimp fraud
- Commercial fishers, conservation groups sue to block Empire Wind offshore energy development
- Opponents seek injunction to halt Empire Wind
Legal
- Federal Fishery Managers Consider New Approaches
- Mid-Atlantic Council Invites Public Input in Response to Executive Order 14276, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness”
- Non-Traditional Stakeholders Sought for Participation in ASMFC Horseshoe Crab Advisory Panel