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Questions, concerns raised about wind farms
Oceanographer Jon Hare listed the effects of offshore wind development on the marine environment and the impacts could be far-reaching.
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Lobstermen seek help in protecting right whales
Lobstermen urged federal regulators Wednesday to take Canada to task for its failure to protect North Atlantic right whales and to remember that local lobstermen carry a heavier burden of regulation than others.
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Mayor Mitchell Discusses Settlement With Rafael
Mayor Jon Mitchell is expanding on his comments on the settlement reached this week between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the imprisoned “Codfather” Carlos Rafael.
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Weather Satellite Has Many Issues
Persistent problems with weather satellites were identified before launch and not properly tested or resolved, according to a new inspector general report.
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Politicians Call for Action on Offshore Wind Project
Massachusetts congressional leaders are asking federal officials to move quickly on permits for the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project.
Suppressed federal report shows how Trump water plan would endanger California salmon
Wind turbines and radar mix poorly
Latin America Reckons With a Fish-Farming Boom
MASSACHUSETTS: Vineyard Wind project gains bipartisan support from federal lawmakers
Blue Harvest tipped as likely buyer of Carlos Rafael’s groundfish fleet
National Science Foundation awards two prestigious research internships to SCeMFiS graduate students
US government completes big wild salmon buy, seeks more pollock
MAINE: Shellfish harvest sites reopened after long red tide season
States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI
Warm, dry weather causing abnormalities in Bristol Bay’s salmon runs
ALASKA: Drought and dry conditions impacting salmon across state
Whole Foods CEO won’t endorse health of plant-based proteins
California king salmon rebounds after drought
Troubling questions, concerns raised about off-shore wind farms
- Sens. Warren And Markey Speak Out Against Vineyard Wind Decision
- Elizabeth Warren chimes in on delay of Vineyard Wind project
- Rep. Keating Criticizes Trump Administration for Vineyard Wind Delay
Washington
- ALASKA: Drought and dry conditions impacting salmon across state
- Suppressed federal report shows how Trump water plan would endanger California salmon
- California king salmon rebounds after drought
State & Local
- DAN MORRIS: Maine Voices: Lobstermen threatened with the extinction of their way of life
- DAVID GOETHEL: 100% fishing monitoring is unnecessary
- SARAH CONLEY: Dominion’s approach to offshore wind is cautious
Opinion
- Blue Harvest tipped as likely buyer of Carlos Rafael’s groundfish fleet
- Tariffs changing shopping habits of US consumers
- Frozen salmon, cod fillets escape latest Trump tariffs
Economic Impact
- NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on a Control Date for the American Lobster Fishery
- Politicians Call for Action on Offshore Wind Project
- Connecticut Seeks Up To 2 GW Of Offshore Wind
Fisheries Management
- Carlos Rafael settles Coast Guard oil violations; feds auction boats
- Summer anglers run afoul of tuna rules
- Coast Guard finds federal fisheries violations aboard 5 recreational fishing vessels
Enforcement
- Latin America Reckons With a Fish-Farming Boom
- Another GBP 1 billion year for UK fishing fleet but profits fall
- New study suggests Japan could sustainably increase profits by billions
International Trade
- Troubling questions, concerns raised about off-shore wind farms
- Warm, dry weather causing abnormalities in Bristol Bay’s salmon runs
- The water is so hot in Alaska it’s killing large numbers of salmon
Conservation & Environment
- US plaintiffs claim Russian ban on Norwegian salmon prompted price collusion
- Carlos Rafael was a seafood kingpin, until fake Russian mobsters took him down. Now he’ll never fish again.
- New lawsuit seeks protection zone for Northwest orcas
Legal
- ASMFC Spiny Dogfish Board Approves Draft Addendum VI for Public Comment
- States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI
- Geoffrey White Named ACCSP Director
Council Actions
- Effective on June 23 – Closed Area I Scallop Access Area is Closed for the Limited Access General Category Individual Fishing Quota Fleet
- NOAA Fisheries Revises 2019 Summer Flounder Specifications
- Correction to the Proposed Rule for 2019 Groundfish Recreational Regulations in the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank
