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Sen. Collins Calls for Swift Release of $300M
U.S. Senator Susan Collins wrote to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, urging him to quickly release the $300M for assistance to fishermen that was included in the Phase 3 coronavirus emergency package.
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Lawmakers Call for Pandemic Fisheries Assistance
Members of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to give New England fisheries a needed boost as they battle through the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Struggles of CA fishermen intensified by COVID-19
Local fishermen and women have faced rough seas and disappointing catches, but even they were unprepared for the shelter in place order which has collapsed seafood markets.
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Industry Struggling to Stay Afloat Amid Outbreak
The seafood industry has been upended by the spread of the coronavirus, which has halted sales in restaurants and sent fishermen and dealers scrambling for new markets.
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New England fishing industry grinds to a halt
“No market equals no fishing,” said John Pappalardo, chief executive of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance. “Markets are disintegrating daily.”
JESSICA HATHAWAY: We’re not going anywhere
JESSICA HATHAWAY: Finding the light
New report explores the future of alternative aquafeed ingredients
NOAA Fisheries’ Procedural Directive on Data Retention for 3rd-Party EM Programs
NH lobstermen trying to keep afloat in COVID-19 economy
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America New Dates Announced
Keating Pushes USDA to Buy American Seafood Under CARES Act
NOAA GARFO Office Helping Fishermen Sell Direct to Consumers
Senator Collins Calls for Swift Release of $300 Million to Support Fishermen During COVID-19 Pandemic
Hawaii conservation groups file white-tip shark lawsuit
Thousands of fishery workers, many from outside Alaska, are headed to Bristol Bay. One tiny hospital says its coronavirus plan can’t handle them.
LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Sea Grant aim to help struggling seafood industry
SNP offering tips to Americans cooking seafood at home
Massachusetts lawmakers call on government to help New England fisheries during COVID-19 crisis
- Senator Collins Calls for Swift Release of $300 Million to Support Fishermen During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Keating Pushes USDA to Buy American Seafood Under CARES Act
- US food organizations urge government relief
Washington
- Thousands of fishery workers, many from outside Alaska, are headed to Bristol Bay. One tiny hospital says its coronavirus plan can’t handle them.
- LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Sea Grant aim to help struggling seafood industry
- Massachusetts lawmakers call on government to help New England fisheries during COVID-19 crisis
State & Local
- JESSICA HATHAWAY: We’re not going anywhere
- JESSICA HATHAWAY: Finding the light
- JIM LOVGREN: Congress must act to save U.S. fishing industry
Opinion
- NOAA GARFO Office Helping Fishermen Sell Direct to Consumers
- Seafood Industry Struggling to Stay Afloat Amid Outbreak
- NH lobstermen trying to keep afloat in COVID-19 economy
Economic Impact
- NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed 2020 Recreational Rules for Summer Flounder
- NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule: Removal of Regulations Implementing the Closed Area I Hook Gear Haddock Special Access Program
- NOAA Fisheries’ Procedural Directive on Data Retention for 3rd-Party EM Programs
Fisheries Management
- Coast Guard Commandant: Illegal Chinese Fishing a ‘National Security Challenge’ That Warrants U.S. Response
- Oversight of fishing vessels lacking, new analysis shows
- They filleted their fish at sea. That’s against the law, Coast Guard says
Enforcement
- New emergency funding offered for EU’s coronavirus-hit seafood industry
- Emergency meeting in Chile paints dire picture of salmon supply chain
- Evidence persists of IUU, forced labor in Taiwanese fleet, including on FCF-linked vessels
International Trade
- Endangered right whales spotted in Cape Cod Bay during spring feeding season
- West Coast Salmon Fishing and Southern Residents: Part 1
- Fish-oil firm keeps ‘sustainable’ label despite controversy
Conservation & Environment
- Hawaii conservation groups file white-tip shark lawsuit
- Second lawsuit filed in at-sea monitoring dispute
- Pebble pulse: Bristol Bay leaders testify in federal court, say EPA went rogue
Legal
- ASMFC 2020 Spring Meeting Webinar Scheduled for May 5 & 6, 2020
- Snapper Grouper AP Meeting Postponed; Reminder for Upcoming Meetings via Webinar
- April 4-10, 2020 PFMC Meeting Webinar Information
