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Florida Keys lobster industry braces for tariffs
Spiny lobster is a multi-million dollar industry in Florida and the Florida Keys are the biggest producer, harvesting nearly 4 million pounds last season.
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New Bedford Fishing Industry Could Benefit From EO
The executive order calls for the Secretary of Commerce to immediately consider suspending, revising, or rescinding regulations that overburden America's commercial fishing industry.
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Gulf commercial fishermen applaud federal support
In a statement released by the Shareholders’ Alliance, members expressed their appreciation for the national spotlight on the industry that often goes overlooked.
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Fishing industry: Monument order about fairness
Kitty Simonds said the White House executive order is about fairness for U.S. longliners in Hawaiʻi, Guam and American Samoa.
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Lobster industry hails executive order on fisheries
Lobster trade associations in Maine are hailing an executive order from the White House that would ease or eliminate regulations on seafood fisheries.
Gulf of Maine scallop season resumes
Continued tensions between Philippines and China may contribute to IUU fishing
How major FDA changes – both proposed and implemented – could impact the US seafood industry
Clarifying Impact of President Trump’s Action on Pacific Fishing
“I’d say the mood is glum” – Canadian seafood industry laments disrupted trade landscape
Climate threat casts a shadow over Calif. commercial fisheries
Alaska’s pollock industry looks to get to the bottom of a rising criticism
Interior won’t release evidence for blocked NY wind farm
Florida Keys lobster industry, reliant on Chinese consumers, braces for potential tariff impact
NC Division of Marine Fisheries urges fishermen to complete license, permit renewals early
MASSACHUSETTS: New Bedford Fishing Industry Could Benefit From Trump Order
ASMFC 2025 Spring Meeting Final Agenda and Materials Now Available
Gulf commercial fishermen applaud federal support
Fishing industry says Trump’s Pacific monument order is about fairness, economy
- How major FDA changes – both proposed and implemented – could impact the US seafood industry
- A monumental win for American Samoa’s tuna industry on the 125th Anniversary of Cession
- Trump escalates his feud with offshore wind
Washington
- Florida Keys lobster industry, reliant on Chinese consumers, braces for potential tariff impact
- NC Division of Marine Fisheries urges fishermen to complete license, permit renewals early
- MASSACHUSETTS: New Bedford Fishing Industry Could Benefit From Trump Order
State & Local
- It’s time for collaborative management of North Carolina fisheries
- Russia’s ongoing war on Alaska fishermen
- Op-ed: Fighting forced labor across tuna supply chains: Progress requires companies to work with fishers’ unions
Opinion
- Despite obstacles, US restaurants still banking on seafood for growth
- Experts warn US could leave WTO
- MASSACHUSSETTS: US retail seafood sales increase in March from Lent timing, tariff concerns
Economic Impact
- Gulf of Maine scallop season resumes
- Gulf commercial fishermen applaud federal support
- Interior won’t release evidence for blocked NY wind farm
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
- Continued tensions between Philippines and China may contribute to IUU fishing
- “I’d say the mood is glum” – Canadian seafood industry laments disrupted trade landscape
- ISSF calls on IOTC to enhance monitoring, management during next annual meeting
International Trade
- New study paints gloomy picture of climate change’s impact on commercial fishing
- 15 years after the BP oil spill disaster, how is the Gulf of Mexico faring?
- US proposes looser interpretation of law that protects threatened species
Conservation & Environment
- Offshore opponents urge Supreme Court to grant Vineyard Wind challenge
- Nantucket anti-wind group petitions feds to halt Vineyard Wind 1
- Feds Push for Partial Dismissal in Ocean City’s U.S. Wind Lawsuit
Legal
- Clarifying Impact of President Trump’s Action on Pacific Fishing
- ASMFC 2025 Spring Meeting Final Agenda and Materials Now Available
- President Trump Returns Fishing to US Fishermen in the Pacific Islands