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Offshore wind grid woes may be worse than thought
Experts are warning that the challenge of connecting large amounts of offshore wind to an aging onshore grid may be much larger than initially realized.
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Lobstering union vows to continue fight on closures
The Supreme Court on Friday turned down a request by the Maine Lobstering Union and others to end a closure of lobstering waters off the state’s coast.
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U.S. Wins New Conservation Measures for Pacific Tuna
Tropical tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean gained renewed protections and science-based catch levels under resolutions advocated by the United States.
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Single right whale birth cheered by scientists
In the ocean off South Carolina, researchers spotted something attached to Slalom the North Atlantic right whale, and for once, it was a good thing. She had a baby.
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Supreme Court keeps limits on Maine lobster fishing
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday against Maine lobster fishermen who sought to block new fishing restrictions that are designed to protect rare whales.
Pacific halibut stock increases after four years of decline
More Bigeye for Pacific Longliners? Scientists Say Yes, Along with Increased Monitoring
Friend of the Sea to require satellite monitoring of certified fishing fleets
NOAA report shows U.S. Ocean Enterprise growth
The U.S. Has a Leading Role to Play in Reducing Ocean Plastic
Why does the NH Energy Department want more information on offshore wind’s impacts?
How will offshore wind farms affect Gulf of Mexico fishing? Federal regulators want to know
Seafood2030: How technology, government efforts, and market action are aligning to address IUU fishing
Offshore wind grid woes may be worse than previously thought
After Supreme Court rejects appeal, lobstering union vows to continue fight
MAINE: In the land of lobster, seaweed is finding its niche
United States Wins New Conservation Measures for Pacific Tuna and Backs Inspections to Curb Illegal Fishing
American Lobster Management Board Meeting Summary, Motion, Presentation and Recording Now Available
These whales are so decimated that a single birth was cheered by scientists
- Democrats want to prevent new oil and gas drilling in most U.S. waters. Their plan might work.
- NOAA, groups back adding climate mandates to fishing law
- A Tale of Two Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization Bills
Washington
- MAINE: In the land of lobster, seaweed is finding its niche
- Fishermen’s Forum cancels in-person events for second year
- Major land-based aquaculture projects near beginning of construction in Maine
State & Local
- Maine’s lobster industry is in a fight for its survival
- Op-ed: Five myths about certified sustainable aquaculture
- Patricia Saiki: Hawaii Has Benefited From Kitty Simonds’ Leadership
Opinion
- NOAA report shows U.S. Ocean Enterprise growth
- Ports of Seattle, Tacoma facing new set of pandemic-related pressures
- VIDEO RELEASE: How Supply Chain Challenges Impact Seafood
Economic Impact
- More Bigeye for Pacific Longliners? Scientists Say Yes, Along with Increased Monitoring
- Offshore wind grid woes may be worse than previously thought
- After Supreme Court rejects appeal, lobstering union vows to continue fight
Fisheries Management
- USCG, Canadian Coast Guard Target IUU Fishing in North Pacific
- On the Water: A Look at Life as an Observer October 13, 2021
- “A calculated and secret scheme”: US CBP alleges willful Jones Act violations by pollock transporters
Enforcement
- Seafood2030: How technology, government efforts, and market action are aligning to address IUU fishing
- In Scotland, Serving Halibut for a Better Planet
- ISSF’s Susan Jackson: Tuna stock-rebuilding efforts are working
International Trade
- Pacific halibut stock increases after four years of decline
- United States Wins New Conservation Measures for Pacific Tuna and Backs Inspections to Curb Illegal Fishing
- Friend of the Sea to require satellite monitoring of certified fishing fleets
Conservation & Environment
- Supreme Court keeps limits on lobster fishing in Maine to protect rare right whales
- Lobstering union petitions U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Gulf of Maine closure
- Court OKs limits on Maine lobster fishing amid challenge
Legal
- American Lobster Management Board Meeting Summary, Motion, Presentation and Recording Now Available
- Western Pacific Scientists Endorse US Proposal to Increase Bigeye Tuna Quota
- Materials for the December 17th Meeting of the ASMFC Northern Shrimp Section Now Available
