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Trump delays tariffs on Mexico for a month
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a post on his Truth Social social media platform that he has agreed to delay 25 percent tariffs on Mexican goods for another month.
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Maine Sea Grant regains funding after industry
The Maine Sea Grant program, which saw its funding pulled by the U.S. federal government, has regained its funding after an outcry from the industry and the state’s congressional declaration.
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NOAA cuts raise concerns among fishermen
Over 2,000 people from across New England convened at the annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum over the weekend to talk all things fish.
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Climate change is bringing new fish to New England
Climate change is warming the oceans off the New England coast and bringing new species of fish. This could bring new opportunities for fishermen. But fishermen and regulators are falling behind.
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Canadian tariffs would 'cripple' ME lobster industry
Maine's outgoing commissioner of marine resources is warning about the dire impacts of newly imposed tariffs on Canadian imports.
Bid to protect lobstering by extending Maine’s maritime jurisdiction could be unconstitutional
‘I’m Heartbroken’: California Scientists Left Adrift by Mass Federal Layoffs at NOAA
Local Marine Research Takes a Hit, Following Federal Firing Edict
Legislation Reintroduced to Standardize, Digitize, And Map Fishing Restrictions in Federal Waters
USD 157 million Green Climate Fund grant aims to support Pacific Island tuna fisheries
US tariffs worry Chinese seafood exporters aiming to target American consumers
Trump delays tariffs on Mexico for a month after just two days in force
MAINE: Maine Sea Grant regains funding after industry, congressional pushback
ALASKA: State seeks fishery resource disaster determination for Prince William Sound salmon
MASSACHUSETTS: “Abundance Of Scallops” Prompts Town To Seek Extension Of Commercial Season
Experts to Address Key Pacific Fisheries Issues at Upcoming Scientific Meeting
MAINE: NOAA cuts raise concerns among fishermen
Climate change is bringing different fish to New England — but can fishermen keep up?
Canadian tariffs would ‘cripple’ Maine lobster industry, state’s top fisheries leader says
- Legislation Reintroduced to Standardize, Digitize, And Map Fishing Restrictions in Federal Waters
- US lawmakers reintroduce MAPOceans Act to digitize federal fishing restrictions
- US confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary amid uncertainty over NOAA’s future
Washington
- MAINE: Maine Sea Grant regains funding after industry, congressional pushback
- ALASKA: State seeks fishery resource disaster determination for Prince William Sound salmon
- MASSACHUSETTS: “Abundance Of Scallops” Prompts Town To Seek Extension Of Commercial Season
State & Local
- Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
- Trump Didn’t Kill New Jersey’s Wind Farms. Economics Did
- Monty Deihl: Let’s set the record straight about menhaden fishing
Opinion
- Trump delays tariffs on Mexico for a month after just two days in force
- Canadian tariffs would ‘cripple’ Maine lobster industry, state’s top fisheries leader says
- US tariffs worry Chinese seafood exporters aiming to target American consumers
Economic Impact
- Fishery managers worry about effects of NOAA cuts
- Experts and Lawmakers Sound Alarms Over Impacts of NOAA Cuts on Fisheries
- NOAA terminates space, climate and marine life advisory committees
Fisheries Management
- US Customs officers detain 3 employees at New Jersey seafood wholesaler
- Washington state officers cite group for illegal crab harvesting
- NOAA withdraws proposed rule intended to strengthen penalties on IUU fishing
Enforcement
- USD 157 million Green Climate Fund grant aims to support Pacific Island tuna fisheries
- Report finds unexplained deaths, evidence of abuse among SPRFMO-registered vessels
- New CNN report highlights alleged labor issues in India’s shrimp industry
International Trade
- Climate change is bringing different fish to New England — but can fishermen keep up?
- Endangered California Coho Salmon Experience Record-Breaking Spawning Season on Mendocino Coast
- Tuna Transparency Pledge gains major signatories promising 100 percent observer coverage by 2027
Conservation & Environment
- Bid to protect lobstering by extending Maine’s maritime jurisdiction could be unconstitutional
- Aquaculture nonprofit sues Washington Department of Natural Resources over ban on net pen fish farming
- Lobster fishermen can sue environmental group for defamation, judge says
Legal
- Experts to Address Key Pacific Fisheries Issues at Upcoming Scientific Meeting
- Navigating Change – Estorian Peskadot Marianas: Strengthening the CNMI and Guam Fishing Communities
- SAFMC Meeting March 3-7, 2025 in Jekyll Island, GA
Council Actions
- Extension of 2024 Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Specifications Emergency Measures
- NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Propose Revisions to Regulations Implementing the Endangered Species Act
- NOAA Fisheries Announces Revised 2022 At-Sea Monitoring Coverage Target for Groundfish Sector Fishery