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Report reveals all-time-low numbers of overfishing
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 2017 Status of Stocks report, released on 17 May, indicates that the number of stocks facing overfishing or that are overfished is at an all-time-low.
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Sustainable Shark Act Receives Broad Support
A growing coalition of industry groups, conservationists, scientists, and other stakeholders are rallying behind a bill that promotes global shark conservation, while protecting responsible U.S. fishermen.
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Eels break records in Maine, sell for big money
America’s only significant state fishery for baby eels has blown past records for value as high demand from overseas aquaculture companies is driving prices to new heights.
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Number of overfished fish stocks at all-time low
The number of American fish stocks that can be described as ‘‘overfished’’ has hit an all-time low, the U.S. government announced on Thursday.
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NOAA: overfished stocks in U.S. at all time low
The number of domestic fish stocks listed as overfished has reached an all-time low according to the 2017 Status of U.S. Fisheries report to Congress.
Washington state finds virus in Cooke Atlantic salmon, plans expanded testing
Maine Wants to Return Salmon, Herring to Historic Habitat
No longer ‘overfished,’ what’s next for red snapper?
Tricia Jedele: Offshore wind rush is irresponsible
US fisheries report reveals all-time-low numbers of overfishing, overfished stocks
Hunt is on for tagged lobsters that double as raffle tickets
Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act Receives Broad, Growing Support
Marine mammals protected by federal law
Eels break records in Maine, where they sell for big money
ISSF Wants Concrete Progress on Harvest Strategies in the Indian Ocean
NOAA Fisheries: Fishing for White, Brown, and Pink Shrimp is Open Off Georgia in Federal Waters
SAFMC Update: Spring 2018 Newsletter Now Available
New Jersey: Orsted celebrates A.C. office, gets first federal permit for offshore wind farm
GSSI working to benchmark social compliance; welcomes new members
- Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act Receives Broad, Growing Support
- House committee passes act giving FWS authority over certain endangered species
- Wilbur Ross Calls for Seafood Trade Surplus in Press Club Speech
Washington
- Washington state finds virus in Cooke Atlantic salmon, plans expanded testing
- Maine Wants to Return Salmon, Herring to Historic Habitat
- Eels break records in Maine, where they sell for big money
State & Local
- Tricia Jedele: Offshore wind rush is irresponsible
- Scott Bennett: Modern Fish Bill Threatens Fishery Protection Policies
- Senate Should Confirm Barry Myers to Lead NOAA
Opinion
- Washington must come to grips with offshore wind conflicts
- Warming Waters Push Fish To Cooler Climates, Out Of Some Fishermen’s Reach
- Northeast squid fishermen, processors optimistic about steady markets
Economic Impact
- US fisheries report reveals all-time-low numbers of overfishing, overfished stocks
- Hunt is on for tagged lobsters that double as raffle tickets
- No longer ‘overfished,’ what’s next for red snapper?
Fisheries Management
- Fishing company to pay $400,000 penalty following 4,200 gallon fuel spill into New Bedford Harbor
- Scallops seized from Rafael vessel
- Another New Bedford Scallop Boat Affiliated with Carlos Rafael Caught Cheating on Scallop Landings
Enforcement
- ISSF Wants Concrete Progress on Harvest Strategies in the Indian Ocean
- Global Fishing Watch and Costa Rica sign agreement
- Russia Says Volume of King Crab in Barents Sea May Equal Far East in a Few Years; Cod Catches Drop
International Trade
- GSSI working to benchmark social compliance; welcomes new members
- Report: Number of overfished US stocks hits all-time low
- Scallop sales to pay for projects to help turtles, fisheries
Conservation & Environment
- Marine mammals protected by federal law
- Bumble Bee CEO indicted on federal price-fixing charges
- Federal appeals court orders halt to work on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Legal
- NOAA Fisheries: Fishing for White, Brown, and Pink Shrimp is Open Off Georgia in Federal Waters
- SAFMC Update: Spring 2018 Newsletter Now Available
- NOAA: Request for Comments on Limited Opening of Recreational and Commercial Red Snapper Fishery in South Atlantic Federal Waters
Council Actions
- Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area for Limited Access General Category Vessels
- NOAA: Georges Bank Ecosystem Strategy Peer Review
- NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Annual Catch Entitlements for Groundfish Sectors for Fishery Year 2018
