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Trump Rolls Back ESA “Harm” Definition
The U.S. government has redefined the meaning of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), no longer considering damage to a species’ habitat as harming its chance of survival.
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California Salmon Fishing Resumes After Closure
Commercial and recreational salmon fishing has resumed off the North Coast after a three-year statewide closure, marking a long-awaited milestone for a troubled industry that has endured historic losses
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Seafloor Images Boost Scallop Assessments
The cameras are rolling again on Georges Bank, where NOAA Fisheries scientists are collecting millions of images of the seafloor to help shape future management of the Atlantic sea scallop fishery.
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Trump Highlights Scallop Industry Priorities
The Trump Administration is touting its designation of National Scallops Day, the opening of the Northern Edge of Georges Bank to scallop fishing, and permit stacking as a means of boosting the fishery.
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Northern Edge Scallop Grounds May Reopen
President Trump’s proposal to reopen the Northern Edge of Georges Bank has sparked optimism in the scallop industry, though reopening the productive fishing grounds will require federal approval and time.
NEW YORK: Fulton Fish Market secures USD 25 million in city funding, outlines upcoming modernization projects
Pacific bluefin tuna working group meeting ends without recommendations
Bering Sea heat wave cited as trigger for nosedive in Yukon River Chinook salmon
MASSCHUSETTS: Massachusetts shellfish harvesters to get financial relief fund after Haverhill sewage overflow
Trump administration rolls back definition of “harm” in Endangered Species Act
CALIFORNIA: Salmon fishing resumes off California coast for first time since 2022. Here’s what that means
Northeastern researchers want to help keep New England seafood from going to China and back
ALASKA: Summer troll update, Fish scarce, catch low
MASSACHUSETTS: New England Aquarium unveils new exhibit as extended summer hours continue
Millions of seafloor images fuel scallop stock assessments
Trump administration touts National Scallops Day designation, Georges Bank territory opening
OREGON: Electronic vessel monitoring could come to Oregon fisheries by Dec. 1
NOAA again cites Mexico for illegal fishing as Southern Shrimp Alliance calls for seafood import ban
MAINE: Maine is exploring a path that could bring back Atlantic salmon fishing
- US bill would allow tribes to kill more sea lions along Columbia River
- Congressional Democrats warn against merging offshore energy agencies
- White House Video on the Atlantic Scallop Fishery
Washington
- CALIFORNIA: Salmon fishing resumes off California coast for first time since 2022. Here’s what that means
- ALASKA: Summer troll update, Fish scarce, catch low
- NEW YORK: Fulton Fish Market secures USD 25 million in city funding, outlines upcoming modernization projects
State & Local
- Editorial: Menhaden study should provide data needed for bay management
- Column: New paper’s menhaden claims not backed by evidence
- Opinion: Fisheries need science, not opinions
Opinion
- Walmart, Sam’s Club cut prices on seafood, other foods
- On eve of USMCA deadline, reports indicate Trump administration plans to deny extension
- FAO: Growth of global seafood trade set to ease while prices set for steady rise over the next decade
Economic Impact
- Pacific bluefin tuna working group meeting ends without recommendations
- Trump administration touts National Scallops Day designation, Georges Bank territory opening
- Thirty years after closure, Northern Edge scallop grounds could reopen
Fisheries Management
- NOAA again cites Mexico for illegal fishing as Southern Shrimp Alliance calls for seafood import ban
- NOAA identifies six foreign governments engaging in IUU fishing, including Russia and China
- CALIFORNIA: California seafood restaurant fined for violating commercial fishing laws
Enforcement
- Aquatic animal and terrestrial meat trades now almost on par, FAO report finds
- Our Ocean Conference results in USD 6.4 billion in global commitments toward blue economic advancements
- EU proposing complete ban on Russian cod, restrictions on other species
International Trade
- Trump administration rolls back definition of “harm” in Endangered Species Act
- ASGA: Striped Bass Accountability Requires More Than Blaming Menhaden
- Alaska challenges MSC certification of Russian pollock
Conservation & Environment
- CBD sues NOAA Fisheries over lack of queen conch protections
- Nonprofit sues Trump administration to learn why it’s modifying right whale speed rule
- Federal judge hears oral arguments in Pebble mine case, decision pending
Legal
- NEFMC NEWS: June 2026 Council Meeting Summary
- Western Pacific Council Appointments Strengthen Commercial Fishing, Regional Fisheries Expertise
- Council Focuses on Timely Implementation of Fishery Specifications; Recommends Changes to Habitat Research Area