Saving Seafood

Amazon sees quick ROI on perishable goods delivery service, with seafood growth leading the charge

November 6, 2026 — U.S. retail giant Amazon has realized a quick return on its investment after expanding its home delivery service to include perishable goods last summer, according to a new report from consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ.

The report, titled “Amazon’s Perishables Expansion Is Reshaping How Shoppers Use the Platform,” found that delivery of perishable items such as seafood, meat, dairy, bakery goods, and more are growing “considerably faster” than traditional grocery and non-food items.

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US seafood consumption declines in 2024 as species rankings shift

November 5, 2026 — Tilapia slipped to fifth place among the most-consumed seafood species in the United States, despite a slight increase in consumption to 0.92 pounds per person, up 0.01 pounds from 2023, according to data release by the National Seafood Association.

Pangasius, a commonly imported farm-raised fish, moved into sixth place, overtaking domestic catfish. Americans consumed 0.73 pounds of pangasius per capita in 2024, an increase of 0.19 pounds from the previous year. That marked the largest gain among the top 10 seafood species.

The shift is particularly relevant to U.S. catfish producers, who compete with imported seafood in the domestic market. Catfish fell in the rankings as consumption declined to 0.52 pounds per person, down 0.03 pounds from 2023.

Cod moved into seventh place, with consumption increasing slightly to 0.54 pounds per capita, up 0.01 pounds from the previous year.

Crab also recorded a modest gain, reaching 0.48 pounds per person, an increase of 0.03 pounds. Scallops rounded out the top 10 at 0.2 pounds per capita, unchanged from 2023.

Read the full article at the National Fisherman

ALASKA: Harvest Fuel Relief Program to help farmers & fishermen

November 5, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a Harvest Fuel Relief Program on Oct. 19. The announcement, which came just ahead of the midterm elections, pledged $8 billion in one-time payments to American farmers and fishermen to provide relief for market disruptions and increased operating costs.

Alaska’s commercial fishermen could be eligible to share in the money. John Yeager of Wrangell had this to say.

With high fuel prices and insurance costs and bait costs, you leave the dock in the hole quite often, and that’s not a good feeling. It’s hard to maintain a business plan because you’re constantly adjusting for all these different increases in expenses.

The USDA has not said when it will start accepting applications or when the money would start going out.

Read the full article at KSTK

SNP calls on US policymakers, investors to advance brain health and nutrition efforts

November 5, 2026 — The Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) has released a new whitepaper outlining strategies to help improve brain health in the U.S. through nutrition, public policy, and targeted investment.

“Brain nutrition must become part of the national infrastructure that supports Americans throughout their lives by default,” SNP Founder and President Linda Cornish said in a release. “We have an opportunity to translate scientific evidence into meaningful action, but it will require philanthropy, public policy, and private investment to work together.”

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US commercial seafood landings revenue dropped 3.6 percent in 2024

November 4, 2026 — U.S. commercial fishers landed 3.5 million metric tons of seafood in 2024, valued at USD 4.9 billion (EUR 4.4 billion), according to NOAA Fisheries’ latest edition of its Fisheries of the United States report.

That represents a 3.6 percent decline from 2023 revenue, with commercial fishers landing 9.2 percent less in terms of weight. At the same time, commercial fishers received a slightly higher average ex-vessel price for those landings, earning USD 0.64 (EUR 0.57) per pound in 2024 – 6.7 percent more than the year before.

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US commercial fisheries landed 7.7 billion pounds in 2024

November 3, 2026 — NOAA Fisheries released three of its flagship reports on U.S. fisheries, showing commercial fishermen landed 7.7 billion pounds of seafood worth $4.9 billion in 2024, while the number of stocks subject to overfishing fell to an all-time low in 2025.

The agency released its 2025 Status of Stocks report alongside the 2024 Fisheries of the United States and 2024 Fisheries Economics of the United States reports, providing a broad look at the biological and economic health of U.S. fisheries.

According to NOAA Fisheries, U.S. commercial fisheries supported 1 million jobs in 2024 and generated $175 billion in sales, $44 billion in income and $70 billion in value-added impacts nationwide. Combined, the commercial fishing, seafood and recreational fishing industries generated $321 billion in sales and supported 1.7 million jobs.

Read the full article at National Fisherman

National Seafood Association data finds US seafood consumption fell in 2024

November 3, 2026 — New data shared by the National Seafood Association indicates seafood consumption in the U.S. fell in 2024.

According to the association, U.S. residents consumed 18.4 pounds of seafood per capita in 2024, down from the 19.1 pounds of seafood per capita the country consumed in 2023. That total in 2023 was itself also down from the 20.8 pounds consumed per capita in 2022.

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Number of stocks on NOAA’s overfishing list drops to an all-time low

November 2, 2026 — The number of stocks on NOAA Fisheries’ overfishing list has declined from 23 to 15 – an all-time low.

The agency’s Status of the Stocks report is an annual report to Congress summarizing the overfishing or overfished status of the 522 stocks or stock complexes it tracks. In its fiscal year 2025 report, the agency removed eight stocks from its overfishing list – Atlantic blue marlin; Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack and gag; Mid-Atlantic summer flounder; Western and Central Pacific silky hark; and Southern Atlantic snowy grouper, gag, and blueline tilefish – and added no new stocks. That leaves just 15, or 4 percent, of the 522 stocks on the overfishing list.

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Workers union calls for support of menhaden fishery

November 2, 2026 — A coalition of recreational fishing organizations is petitioning the government to ban Atlantic menhaden fishing in parts of the U.S., while union workers in the menhaden processing industry warn cuts would cost jobs.

“Working families should not be forced to bear the economic consequences of decisions made without a full understanding of their impact,” UCFW Local 400 said. “Environmental stewardship must go hand in hand with economic justice and meaningful consideration of the communities whose livelihoods are at stake.”

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National Aquaculture Association Calls for Recognition and Expansion of Responsible Aquaculture in the US

November 2, 2026 — In response to recent reporting on environmental and labor concerns associated with international fish farming and seafood supply chains overseas, the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) of the United States (US) emphasized the importance of expanding responsible, well-regulated aquaculture production in the country.

According to them, the recent reporting involving forced labor, unsustainable fishing practices, and environmental degradation warrants serious attention. However, these practices should not be used to characterize an entire global sector that includes wholly diverse species, production systems, and regulatory environments.

“Serious problems in poorly regulated international supply chains should not be used to discredit responsible American aquaculture producers who operate under some of the world’s most stringent environmental and regulatory standards,” said Caitlyn Czajkowski, Executive Director of the National Aquaculture Association.

“The United States has the regulatory framework, scientific expertise, and responsible producers needed to safely expand sustainable aquaculture production. We should be growing more seafood here at home, not allowing the failures of irresponsible operations overseas to define our sector,” she added.

Read the full article at Aquaculture Magazine