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West Coast waters acidifying 2x faster than average
New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association shows waters off the coast of California are acidifying at twice the rate of the global average.
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NEFMC Seeks Contractor to Help With EBFM Outreach
The NEFMC is seeking the services of an independent contractor to prepare visually rich and understandable materials for distribution and presentation during public information workshops about EBFM.
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Swordfish Harvest Is Back after 9 Month Hiatus
The Hawai'i swordfish fishery is expected to land its first catch in nine months tomorrow. This healthy fishery produces approximately 55% of America's domestic swordfish and supplies 14% of the total US swordfish market
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Wind energy watchdogs expanding to West Coast
A fishing industry coalition dealing with offshore wind energy development has launched a West Coast venture.
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Studying the Effects of Acidification on Scallops
A new collaborative study looks at potential risks to this valuable fishery.
Stephenson Ocean Security Project Second Annual Ocean Security Forum: Keynote Address by Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA)
Seafood industry awaits details before celebrating ‘phase one’ US-China deal
Florida wades into the culture war over shark finning
West Coast waters acidifying two times faster than global average
More than just temperature change at work as climate change hits salmon, research shows
Maine seaweed harvest set record in 2018, but court rulings cloud future
36 years after first Chesapeake Bay Agreement, its restoration is still a pipe dream
New England Ocean Cluster creating collaborative model to advance blue economy
New Bedford scallop boat launches in Alabama with a “positive energy bow”
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Updates for January 17, 2020
New England Council Seeks Contractor to Prepare EBFM Public Outreach Materials
Hawai’i Swordfish Harvest Is Back after Nine-Month Hiatus – New Measures Will Aid Fishery and Protect Sea Turtles
Offshore wind energy watchdogs expanding to West Coast
Rising sea temperatures could threaten Atlantic salmon production
- Stephenson Ocean Security Project Second Annual Ocean Security Forum: Keynote Address by Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA)
- US Senate Passes Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
- Republicans eye top spot on Natural Resources panel
Washington
- Florida wades into the culture war over shark finning
- Maine seaweed harvest set record in 2018, but court rulings cloud future
- MAINE: Rising seas could require $4.8 million in retrofits in Rockland alone, study estimates
State & Local
- ROGER SENSABAUGH & BOB MIRES: Alaska’s fisheries deserve support outside election season
- REP. CHELLIE PINGREE: Maine’s oceans affected by climate change
- MAX SULLIVAN: Seabrook: Fishermen deserve voice in offshore wind plans
Opinion
- Seafood industry awaits details before celebrating ‘phase one’ US-China deal
- New England Ocean Cluster creating collaborative model to advance blue economy
- New Bedford scallop boat launches in Alabama with a “positive energy bow”
Economic Impact
- Offshore wind energy watchdogs expanding to West Coast
- Growing body of evidence makes case for offshore mussel farming
- Southern Shrimp Alliance wants Labor Department agency to close slave labor loophole
Fisheries Management
- Drones fisheries enforcement potential remains untapped, even as projects advance
- Big Brother is watching at Global Fishing Watch
- NOAA: Rafael’s misreported fish ‘disappeared’ at Whaling City auction
Enforcement
- PNA buys “revolutionary” fisheries information management system
- EU warns refusal to give access to UK fishing waters after Brexit could lead to new cod war
- Russian cod and halibut get MSC certification
International Trade
- West Coast waters acidifying two times faster than global average
- More than just temperature change at work as climate change hits salmon, research shows
- 36 years after first Chesapeake Bay Agreement, its restoration is still a pipe dream
Conservation & Environment
- Concerns raised with Rafael boat deal
- Bumble Bee hoping to pay executive bonuses, over objections of creditors
- Appeals court hears arguments on NOAA’s authority to regulate aquaculture
Legal
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Updates for January 17, 2020
- New England Council Seeks Contractor to Prepare EBFM Public Outreach Materials
- Hawai’i Swordfish Harvest Is Back after Nine-Month Hiatus – New Measures Will Aid Fishery and Protect Sea Turtles
Council Actions
- Gillnet Fishing: Closed Area I and Nantucket Lightship Closure Areas
- Effective on June 23 – Closed Area I Scallop Access Area is Closed for the Limited Access General Category Individual Fishing Quota Fleet
- NOAA Fisheries Revises 2019 Summer Flounder Specifications
Regulations
- FAO Symposium Discusses the Future of Fisheries and Global Food Security
- Everybody knows to avoid tuna when pregnant, right? Not so fast. Eating tuna might actually yield better results, says a large new study.
- For Your Heart, Eat Fish Or Take Pills? Now There’s A Drug Equal To 8 Salmon Servings
