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Farm Bill Would Open USDA Loans to Fishermen
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced its version of the Farm Bill on 16 September, approving multiple provisions meant to support the domestic seafood industry.
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NEFSA Questions Menhaden-Osprey Link
NEFSA is challenging claims linking commercial menhaden harvest to poor Chesapeake Bay osprey reproduction, arguing that research has documented food stress but has not established fishing as the cause.
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Better Menhaden Data Needed Before Blaming Fishermen
A Maine commercial fisherman argues that research on Chesapeake Bay osprey does not establish that commercial menhaden fishing caused nesting declines, pointing to gaps in abundance data and other environmental factors.
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Sullivan’s Bycatch Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill that aims to reduce the pollock fleet’s bycatch of salmon, halibut and other species passed the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday.
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Lecture Separates Menhaden Facts From Unknowns
A Virginia fisheries scientist said some of the strongest claims surrounding Atlantic menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay go beyond what available scientific evidence can demonstrate.
Shellfish farmers warn overregulation could drive NJ aquaculture to ‘extinction’
Council Advances Sea Turtle Actions, Finalizes Fishing Recommendations
Inflation among factors leading to consumer sentiment dip in August, but shelf-stable seafood continues to shine at US retail
NORTH CAROLINA: State appeals judge’s ruling on failure to maintain NC fisheries
ALASKA: Expect the unexpected: An evaluation of climate impacts on Alaskan fisheries
Federal Fisheries Leaders Highlight Support for Western Pacific Fishing Communities
US Senate’s Farm Bill would give commercial fishers access to USDA loans
NEFSA questions link between menhaden harvest and osprey declines
Governor submits formal comments on proposed federal offshore mineral lease sale
North Carolina appeals ruling over fisheries management
Atlantic Herring Western Maine and Massachusetts/New Hampshire Spawning Closures in Effect Starting September 23, 2026 through November 3, 2026
US House committee approves cormorant culling bill
NEFSA’S JASON JOYCE: Before blaming fishermen, Chesapeake Bay needs better menhaden data
Sullivan’s trawl bycatch bill clears a U.S. Senate committee
- US Senate’s Farm Bill would give commercial fishers access to USDA loans
- US House committee approves cormorant culling bill
- Sullivan’s trawl bycatch bill clears a U.S. Senate committee
Washington
- Shellfish farmers warn overregulation could drive NJ aquaculture to ‘extinction’
- ALASKA: Begich, Hill tackle bycatch and seafood economy
- NORTH CAROLINA: State appeals judge’s ruling on failure to maintain NC fisheries
State & Local
- NEFSA’S JASON JOYCE: Before blaming fishermen, Chesapeake Bay needs better menhaden data
- USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
- Opinion on The Maine Lobstermen Decision and Recent Federal Fisheries Actions
Opinion
- Inflation among factors leading to consumer sentiment dip in August, but shelf-stable seafood continues to shine at US retail
- IFFO reports fishmeal, fish oil output well behind last year
- Tinned fish riding high protein wave to sales growth
Economic Impact
- Governor submits formal comments on proposed federal offshore mineral lease sale
- Council advances fishing access discussions in Pacific marine monuments
- ASMFC public hearings on menhaden
Fisheries Management
- NOAA proposal could change protections for NC right whales, turtles
- US Department of Labor recovers USD 732,976 in unpaid wages for workers at Florida seafood buffet
- US pledges USD 17 million to fight IUU fishing in the Pacific Islands
Enforcement
- IATTC adopts interim management procedure for Pacific bluefin, but again defers for tropical tunas
- Pacific bluefin tuna will get some help as countries agree to new harvest strategy
- EUSeA regrets exclusion of aquatic foods from EU protein agenda Fisheries and Aquaculture Vision 2040 must deliver an EU Blue Foods Action Plan
International Trade
- NEFSA questions link between menhaden harvest and osprey declines
- The Gulf Stream is speeding up. Scientists say that’s a big deal
- Ocean Harvesters Statement on Center for Conservation Biology 2026 Osprey Findings
Conservation & Environment
- North Carolina appeals ruling over fisheries management
- Lobsterman’s tracking fight heads to Supreme Court
- Supreme Court to consider Maine lobsterman’s GPS tracking challenge later this month
Legal
- Atlantic Herring Western Maine and Massachusetts/New Hampshire Spawning Closures in Effect Starting September 23, 2026 through November 3, 2026
- Council Advances Sea Turtle Actions, Finalizes Fishing Recommendations
- Federal Fisheries Leaders Highlight Support for Western Pacific Fishing Communities