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Group releases more secretly recorded ‘Pebble Tapes’
An environmental group on Thursday released two additional video recordings of Pebble mine executive Ron Thiessen discussing his political strategy for winning a federal permit for the mine.
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Bristol Bay associations sign new letter to Dunleavy
The letter recognizes AK Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan for making direct statements against the project after the Pebble Tapes called attention to their tendency to fade into the background when it came to Pebble Mine.
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Lobster Stocks Found in Steep Decline
Southern New England lobster stocks, once robust, have declined to record lows in recent years according to scientists and regulators, jeopardizing the future of a storied fishery.
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Survey tracks covid-19 impacts on fishermen
As the seafood industry responds and adapts to the effects of covid-19, NOAA is working to fill in some information gaps in its economic impact surveys.
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Election Will Decide Fate of Alaska Gold Mine
Oil drilling in the Arctic and the Pebble gold mine in Alaska aren’t actually on the ballot -- but they might as well be.
Rhode Island senators want a say in fishery rules
Salmon study sheds light on why fall-run fish are bigger than their spring-run cousins
ALASKA: Meeting season nears amid COVID-19 complications
ALASKA: Environmental group releases more secretly recorded videos of Pebble Mine executive
NEFMC November 2020 Meeting Lineup – Groundfish, Scallops, Whiting, Habitat, and More
Vineyard Wind Secures Transmission Agreement With ISO-NE
US, Mexico partner on food safety
As China draws fire on IUU, China’s squid capital enjoys record growth
Gulf of Maine Research Institute launches new aquaculture knowledge portal
MASSACHUSETTS: New Bedford seafood giant Cooke buys insolvent U.S. fish processor, expands global reach
Only 366 Endangered Right Whales Are Alive: New NOAA Report
New Jersey Releases Offshore Wind Strategic Plan
ALASKA: Environmental group releases more secretly recorded ‘Pebble Tapes’ targeting the executive who remains in charge
Small Genetic Difference Determines Chinook Salmon Migration Timing, New Study Shows
- Senators introduce Fishermen’s Fairness Act
- U.S. House of Representatives introduces bill with 25-GW by 2030 offshore wind target
- Ocean climate bill is a grab bag for marine stakeholders
Washington
- Rhode Island senators want a say in fishery rules
- ALASKA: Environmental group releases more secretly recorded ‘Pebble Tapes’ targeting the executive who remains in charge
- Tongass twisted: Alaska salmon habitat loses clearcutting protections
State & Local
- BEN PLATT: Close to Home: Ropeless fishing gear won’t save whales
- USDA Secretary Perdue: USDA to protect Alaska’s seafood from China’s retaliation
- JOHN KERRY: China’s Chance to Save Antarctic Sealife
Opinion
- Vineyard Wind Secures Transmission Agreement With ISO-NE
- Eligible Guam fishermen can now apply for $1M in COVID relief funding
- How aquaculture’s pivot to direct distribution could go beyond pandemic
Economic Impact
- Accepting Applications for Industry-Funded Monitoring (IFM) Providers for Herring Vessels in IFM Year 2021
- Election Will Decide Fate of Alaska Gold Mine, Electric Cars
- World’s Biggest Offshore-Wind Company Sees U.S. Projects Lagging
Fisheries Management
- Alaska pollock, groundfish sector demands ‘non-negotiable’ military protection after run-ins with Russian warships
- In A New Initiative, The U.S. Coast Guard Targets Illegal Fishing
- Coast Guard, Bahamas military intercept illegal fishing vessels
Enforcement
- As China draws fire on IUU, China’s squid capital enjoys record growth
- The Issue That Might Sink the Brexit Trade Talks: Fishing
- Russia Hopes to Compensate Unsuccessful Salmon Fishing Season by Increase of Pollock Catch This Year
International Trade
- ISSF Announces First Conservation Measure Addressing Social and Labor Standards
- Only 366 Endangered Right Whales Are Alive: New NOAA Report
- Hurricane Zeta crashes onshore in storm-weary Louisiana
Conservation & Environment
- Lawsuit: Pipeline could push 2 fish species to extinction
- Seafood companies sue federal government, claim Trump administration plays favorites with tariff relief money
- Lawsuit claims Gulf of Mexico drilling permits violate Endangered Species Act
Legal
- PFMC: Call for data and information – Essential Fish Habitat Review for Coastal Pelagic Species
- NEFMC November 2020 Meeting Lineup – Groundfish, Scallops, Whiting, Habitat, and More
- SAFMC: Council Meeting to Focus on Recreational Issues in November
