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  • Stakeholders Square off Over Maine's Leasing Process

    Tensions over Maine’s aquaculture industry again spilled into the Legislature on Tuesday as lawmakers held a public hearing on a proposal that would conduct a broad review of the way state regulators approve leases.

  • Sea farmers say aquaculture bill could hurt industry

    The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards.

  • New Bedford Works to Vaccinate Fishing Communities

    This past weekend, New Bedford held a vaccine clinic specifically geared towards those working in these industries. More are planned for this week.

  • PFMC Approves Pacific Sardine Quota for 2021

    The PFMC has approved management measures for the ‘northern’ stock of Pacific sardines for the season July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

  • New Bedford health center administers 1100 vaccines

    The new vaccination center on New Bedford's waterfront vaccinated 1,100 people on Saturday, many of whom work in the fishing industry, according to Greater New Bedford Community Health Center leadership.

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State and Local April 14, 2021

Seafarers union looks to Alaska as it seeks hundreds of apprentice workers on contracted vessels

Science April 14, 2021

Study of US tuna fisheries explores nexus of climate change, sustainable seafood

State and Local April 14, 2021

ALASKA: Bering Sea fishermen likely had COVID-19 but still went to Unalaska bar. Now, locals have to quarantine.

Economic Impact April 14, 2021

Shucked by the pandemic, oyster market begins to open up

State and Local April 14, 2021

LOUISIANA: Gulf of Mexico crabbers keeping an eye on nearby states in light of tight supply in early 2021

Nutrition April 14, 2021

China’s dietary advisory body calls for more seafood consumption to improve health

Other News April 13, 2021

What Netflix’s Seaspiracy gets wrong about fishing, explained by a marine biologist

Science April 13, 2021

How Did the Pandemic Affect Ocean Conservation?

Conservation & Environment April 13, 2021

Pacific heat wave had lasting impacts on Gulf of Alaska marine species

Economic Impact April 13, 2021

One year into pandemic, seafood has become a “habit-driver”

State and Local April 13, 2021

New Jersey offshore wind to connect at 2 former power plants onshore

International & Trade April 13, 2021

Swelling demand intensifying challenges facing China’s seafood processors

Management & Regulation April 13, 2021

Second attempt at orange roughy MSC certification denied

Washington April 13, 2021

Biden banks on offshore wind to help curb climate change

State and Local April 14, 2021

MAINE: Aquaculture, traditional fishing square off at public hearing on bill to review Maine’s lease process

State and Local April 14, 2021

Alaska’s Herring Seasons Winding Down in Sitka, Ketchikan, and Kodiak, Togiak Ahead

State and Local April 14, 2021

MAINE: Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry

State and Local April 14, 2021

MASSACHUSETTS: You Can’t Scallop Over Zoom: New Bedford Works to Vaccinate Seafood and Fishing Communities

International & Trade April 14, 2021

Japanese seafood industry confronting limits of wild-catch fisheries

Management & Regulation April 14, 2021

For-hire Vessels and Tilefish Anglers: Reporting Requirements Reminder

State and Local April 14, 2021

As halibut decline, Alaska Native fishers square off against industrial fleet

International & Trade April 14, 2021

Japan to start releasing treated Fukushima water into sea in 2 years

Council Actions April 13, 2021

Key federal fisheries advisory panel loses Alaska Native voice

Science April 13, 2021

New study estimates three times more Red Snapper in Gulf of Mexico

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    Washington

  • Biden banks on offshore wind to help curb climate change
  • Biden administration proposes record $6.9 billion budget for NOAA
  • SATS launches new campaign to spur US aquaculture expansion
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    State & Local

  • MAINE: Aquaculture, traditional fishing square off at public hearing on bill to review Maine’s lease process
  • Seafarers union looks to Alaska as it seeks hundreds of apprentice workers on contracted vessels
  • Alaska’s Herring Seasons Winding Down in Sitka, Ketchikan, and Kodiak, Togiak Ahead
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    Opinion

  • NEILS STOLPE: It’s Not Just Windmills
  • SEAN HORGAN: Chief Justice Roberts Takes Aim At Antiquities Act
  • JERRY FRASER: Don’t look up: 30×30 dusts off an old scapegoat
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    Economic Impact

  • Shucked by the pandemic, oyster market begins to open up
  • One year into pandemic, seafood has become a “habit-driver”
  • NOAA to reimburse monitoring costs
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    Fisheries Management

  • For-hire Vessels and Tilefish Anglers: Reporting Requirements Reminder
  • PFMC Approves Pacific Sardine Fishing Levels for 2021
  • Second attempt at orange roughy MSC certification denied
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    Enforcement

  • Leaked US intelligence document calls for support of South American countries’ fight against Chinese IUU
  • NOAA Office of Law Enforcement Names Three New Assistant Directors
  • Emergency Action to Continue to Waive Observer Coverage
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    International Trade

  • Japanese seafood industry confronting limits of wild-catch fisheries
  • Japan to start releasing treated Fukushima water into sea in 2 years
  • Swelling demand intensifying challenges facing China’s seafood processors
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    Conservation & Environment

  • Pacific heat wave had lasting impacts on Gulf of Alaska marine species
  • Four nations make global call for action to curb marine plastics pollution
  • Steep decline in giant sea turtles seen off US West Coast
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    Legal

  • Suit seeks to reverse Trump changes to sea turtle protection
  • American Samoa loses fishing rights decision in Ninth Circuit
  • US Chief Justice’s remarks set up likely showdown with Biden over fishing bans
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    Council Actions

  • Key federal fisheries advisory panel loses Alaska Native voice
  • Registration is Open for the Third Annual Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum
  • Recruitment Announcement – SAFMC Quantitative Fisheries Scientist
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    Regulations

  • FDA not meeting goals, following procedure on seafood warning letters, according to GAO report
  • 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
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    Nutrition

  • China’s dietary advisory body calls for more seafood consumption to improve health
  • 6 Reasons to Add Seafood to Your Menu
  • That Salmon on Your Plate Might Have Been a Vegetarian
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