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New proposals aim to curb trawling in Alaska
Three proposals before the Alaska Board of Fisheries, meeting March 17–21 in Anchorage, would require use of best-practice bycatch mitigation tools in groundfish harvesting within state waters.
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Council to consider reopening Pacific monument water
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will consider two actions at its 206th meeting that could reopen parts of the Pacific long closed to U.S. commercial fishing.
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Alaska pollock fishery secures MSC recertification
Cecertification of the Alaska pollock fishery against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard was finalized today, reaffirming the fishery’s status as a responsibly managed and sustainable seafood resource.
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Bipartisan ESA reform evolves in Senate
Bipartisan opportunities exist for updating the Endangered Species Act, lawmakers and witnesses agreed at a notably even-keeled Senate panel hearing Wednesday.
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Maine lobsterman fights GPS tracking rule
A Maine lobsterman is continuing his fight against a GPS tracking mandate, hoping to bring the case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Industry puts forth guidance on a “fishery sensitive” approach to marine carbon dioxide removal
MASSACHUSETTS: More than 100 right whales spotted south of Island
USDA issues USD 2 million in grant funding to improve blue catfish processing capacity
WP Council to Consider Restoring Fishing in Pacific Marine Monuments
ALASKA: New proposals would protect Alaska waters from bottom trawling
Council will weigh reopening Pacific Monument waters to fishing
Inaugural North Atlantic Blue BioTech Summit working to boost seafood industry via tech innovation
US Senate passes FISH Act, again
CALIFORNIA: Calif. salmon season reopens, but commercial fleet faces uncertainty
Alaska pollock fishery secures MSC recertification
Bipartisan ESA reform evolves in Senate
MAINE: Vinalhaven lobsterman petitions Supreme Court over GPS tracking mandate
These are the top-earning green group bosses
Haskin Lab Strengthens Oyster Industry Through Research and Collaboration
- US Senate passes FISH Act, again
- Bipartisan ESA reform evolves in Senate
- US House passes MAWS Act
Washington
- ALASKA: New proposals would protect Alaska waters from bottom trawling
- MASSACHUSETTS: More than 100 right whales spotted south of Island
- CALIFORNIA: Calif. salmon season reopens, but commercial fleet faces uncertainty
State & Local
- Congressional investment in science essential to protect our ocean
- BEN LANDRY: Call to shut down menhaden fishery is unwarranted
- Peter Navarro: Trump lifts Biden’s fish ban to lower your grocery bill
Opinion
- USDA issues USD 2 million in grant funding to improve blue catfish processing capacity
- Lobster rolls approach $50, but Bostonians appear happy to shell out
- Some tariffs may be gone, but wholesale seafood industry is still reeling
Economic Impact
- Council will weigh reopening Pacific Monument waters to fishing
- Administration to Convene ‘God Squad’ With Power to Override Environmental Law
- Fewer fish in West Coast waters will be federally regulated
Fisheries Management
- Alabama, Gulf Coast senators push NOAA to tighten enforcement against illegal Mexican fishing in Gulf
- US senators demand NOAA Fisheries improve enforcement against illegal red snapper harvesting
- US Coast Guard debriefs Congress on efforts to stop IUU fishing
Enforcement
- Global Labor Justice demands seafood companies enact enforceable brand agreements to protect fisher rights
- Cooke set to take operational control of Avramar Greece
- The hidden cost of fisheries subsidies
International Trade
- Industry puts forth guidance on a “fishery sensitive” approach to marine carbon dioxide removal
- Alaska pollock fishery secures MSC recertification
- These are the top-earning green group bosses
Conservation & Environment
- DOJ sides again with conservationists to block Pebble Mine
- Fishing lawsuit could reshape NC’s coastal industry. Here’s the latest
- Tariff lawsuits begin moving forward as US federal court issues mandate
Legal
- WP Council to Consider Restoring Fishing in Pacific Marine Monuments
- SSC Backs Reopening US Monument Waters to Strengthen American Fishing and Science
- SSC Reviews Science Priorities as NOAA Funding Tightens