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Democrat blue wave could reshape US seafood agenda
Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm elections could reshape congressional seafood and fisheries policy, while President Trump retains significant influence over the federal agenda.
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Menhaden Groups Make Final Cases Before ASMFC Vote
Menhaden fishing sector, detractors state their final cases before ASMFC makes quota, management decisions
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Alaska Seafood Jobs Rise for First Time Since 2019
Last year, Alaska saw the biggest increase in seafood harvesting jobs in more than a decade, according to a recent report from the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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Revolution Wind fully operational, Ørsted reports
Offshore wind developer Ørsted said Thursday its 704-megawatt turbine array Revolution Wind off southern New England has achieved full operation, exporting power to Connecticut and Rhode Island customers.
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Fishermen Unite Against Further Menhaden Cuts
Maine and Virginia commercial fishermen are urging managers to maintain the 2027 Atlantic menhaden quota, warning that further cuts could threaten fishing families and coastal communities.
“It Reaches the Kitchen Table”: Northern Neck Families Warn of Human Cost of Menhaden Restrictions
Winegrad’s menhaden claims leave out the science — and the people
ALASKA: Alaska salmon harvest falls 49%, but value rises to $648 million
Democrat blue wave could reshape US seafood agenda
Menhaden fishing sector, detractors state their final cases before ASMFC makes quota, management decisions
MAINE: MLA lauds announcement from NMFS indicating Maine lobster fishery meets conservation standard
MAINE: Maine Lobstermen’s Association welcomes change in federal whale policy
US bill would direct EPA to study removing microplastics from the environment
Sharks, Fishing Rules and Disaster Recovery: Hawaiʻi Fishermen Invited to Bring Their Concerns to Nine Island Forums
ALASKA: Alaska seafood harvesting jobs are up for the first time since 2019
Revolution Wind fully operational, Ørsted reports
Maine, Virginia fishermen unite against further menhaden quota cuts
OREGON: Seafood Trail launched celebrating local fisheries, Oregon-landed seafood
CALIFORNIA: Marine Protected Area Proposals Advance as California Commission Takes Up Fishing Rules
- Democrat blue wave could reshape US seafood agenda
- US bill would direct EPA to study removing microplastics from the environment
- Inside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot
Washington
- ALASKA: Alaska salmon harvest falls 49%, but value rises to $648 million
- MAINE: MLA lauds announcement from NMFS indicating Maine lobster fishery meets conservation standard
- MAINE: Maine Lobstermen’s Association welcomes change in federal whale policy
State & Local
- Winegrad’s menhaden claims leave out the science — and the people
- Matt Strickler’s menhaden argument leaves working Virginians out of the picture
- Opinion: Reopen the investigation of the F/V Mistress
Opinion
- “It Reaches the Kitchen Table”: Northern Neck Families Warn of Human Cost of Menhaden Restrictions
- Amazon sees quick ROI on perishable goods delivery service, with seafood growth leading the charge
- US commercial seafood landings revenue dropped 3.6 percent in 2024
Economic Impact
- Menhaden fishing sector, detractors state their final cases before ASMFC makes quota, management decisions
- Revolution Wind fully operational, Ørsted reports
- Maine, Virginia fishermen unite against further menhaden quota cuts
Fisheries Management
- Hawaii fishing industry applauds new federal law targeting tuna fraud
- US Customs and Border Protection expecting USD 8.9 million in tuna mislabeling penalties
- Multiyear undercover investigation takes down illegal commercial fishing operation in Florida
Enforcement
- UN considering proposal to phase out trawling on seamounts
- War in the Middle East continuing to disrupt Iran’s fisheries sector, with estimated millions in losses
- URI to join State Department grant to help feed the future in fisheries
International Trade
- Tropical fish off the Massachusetts coast? Warming ocean temperatures changing the catch.
- US data shows shark depredation tripled in Gulf, Southeast Atlantic over 20 years
- Number of stocks on NOAA’s overfishing list drops to an all-time low
Conservation & Environment
- Washington crab fishermen challenge GPS vessel tracking in court
- Conservation group to sue over Kodiak, Gulf salmon management
- Crabbers again ask Washington Superior Court to shut down 24/7 monitoring of vessels
Legal
- Sharks, Fishing Rules and Disaster Recovery: Hawaiʻi Fishermen Invited to Bring Their Concerns to Nine Island Forums
- ASMFC 84th Annual Meeting Final Supplemental Materials Now Available
- ASMFC 84th Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available