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NOAA Overfishing List Falls to Record Low
The number of stocks on NOAA Fisheries’ overfishing list has declined from 23 to 15 – an all-time low.
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Workers union calls for support of menhaden fishery
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.
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NOAA Releases Three Major U.S. Fisheries Reports
NOAA Fisheries has released three flagship reports covering the status of U.S. fish stocks in 2025, fisheries production in 2024, and the economic performance of the nation's fishing industry in 2024.
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Striped Bass Fishery Faces Potential Collapse
For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse
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USDA Opens Doors to Commercial Fishermen
Efforts to expand the USDA’s role in seafood aim to give commercial fishermen greater access to federal programs
CALIFORNIA: No crab for the holidays as 2026 Dungeness season delayed to protect whales
National Aquaculture Association Calls for Recognition and Expansion of Responsible Aquaculture in the US
ALASKA: 5 crew members rescued from fishing vessel that runs aground in Southwest Alaska
Number of stocks on NOAA’s overfishing list drops to an all-time low
Workers union calls for support of menhaden fishery
Pacific Islands Fishery Management: Honoring Tradition and Driving Innovation
NOAA seeks public input on Gulf of Mexico fish spawning research permit
UN considering proposal to phase out trawling on seamounts
NOAA Fisheries Releases Three Flagship Reports: 2025 Status of Stocks, 2024 Fisheries of the United States, and 2024 Fisheries Economics of the United States
For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse
Fish is food: Opening USDA doors for commercial fishermen
ALASKA: Increasing quality, safety, and sustainability of Alaska seafood
MAINE: Maine plans survey around offshore wind sites
Satellite Tags Reveal Red King Crab Migrations Are Linked to Environmental Conditions
- Inside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot
- The Permitting Bill Fishermen Can’t Afford to Ignore
- Menhaden Fisheries Coalition statement on the America First Seafood Strategy
Washington
- CALIFORNIA: No crab for the holidays as 2026 Dungeness season delayed to protect whales
- ALASKA: 5 crew members rescued from fishing vessel that runs aground in Southwest Alaska
- ALASKA: Increasing quality, safety, and sustainability of Alaska seafood
State & Local
- Matt Strickler’s menhaden argument leaves working Virginians out of the picture
- Opinion: Reopen the investigation of the F/V Mistress
- NEFSA’S JASON JOYCE: Before blaming fishermen, Chesapeake Bay needs better menhaden data
Opinion
- Sea Grant invests $1.3 million in next generation of fishermen
- Grant aims to grow East Coast bay scallop aquaculture
- USDA announces USD 5 billion in loans available for seafood and meat processors
Economic Impact
- Workers union calls for support of menhaden fishery
- National Aquaculture Association Calls for Recognition and Expansion of Responsible Aquaculture in the US
- Pacific Islands Fishery Management: Honoring Tradition and Driving Innovation
Fisheries Management
- Hawaii fishing industry applauds new federal law targeting tuna fraud
- US Customs and Border Protection expecting USD 8.9 million in tuna mislabeling penalties
- Multiyear undercover investigation takes down illegal commercial fishing operation in Florida
Enforcement
- UN considering proposal to phase out trawling on seamounts
- War in the Middle East continuing to disrupt Iran’s fisheries sector, with estimated millions in losses
- URI to join State Department grant to help feed the future in fisheries
International Trade
- Number of stocks on NOAA’s overfishing list drops to an all-time low
- For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse
- How El Niño could threaten your favorite seafood for years to come
Conservation & Environment
- Class-action lawsuit accuses Walmart of inflating weight of frozen shrimp bags
- Trump admin reignites battle over salmon, dams in Columbia River
- Vessel tracking fight ‘ain’t over yet’ after Supreme Court denial
Legal
- ASMFC 84th Annual Meeting Details, Final Agenda and Public Comment Guidelines
- Applicants Sought to Conduct Phase II of the Pilot Regional Industry-Based Bottom Trawl Survey
- Applicants Sought to Conduct Phase II of the Pilot Regional Industry-Based Bottom Trawl Survey Proposals Due December 4, 2026