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Alaska Seafood Harvesting Jobs Rise 4%
Alaska seafood harvesting employment saw its largest increase in over a decade in 2025, ending five years of job losses as salmon, crab, and groundfish activity improved.
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Wild Fish Conservancy Plans Alaska Fisheries Lawsuit
Washington-based Wild Fish Conservancy has announced plans to sue the Alaska Department of Fish and Game over alleged Endangered Species Act violations.
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NOAA Proposes Fishing in Pacific Islands Monument
NOAA Fisheries has opened public comments on a proposal to allow commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, formerly known as the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.
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Democrat blue wave could reshape US seafood agenda
Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm elections could reshape congressional seafood and fisheries policy, while President Trump retains significant influence over the federal agenda.
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Menhaden Groups Make Final Cases Before ASMFC Vote
Menhaden fishing sector, detractors state their final cases before ASMFC makes quota, management decisions
Menhaden industry cites rough weather, urges science before cuts
MAINE: Maine Lobstermen’s Association hopeful that right whale data is enough to prevent regulations
“It Reaches the Kitchen Table”: Northern Neck Families Warn of Human Cost of Menhaden Restrictions
Winegrad’s menhaden claims leave out the science — and the people
ALASKA: Alaska salmon harvest falls 49%, but value rises to $648 million
ALASKA: Alaska seafood harvesting jobs rise 4% after five years of declines
Wild Fish Conservancy says it intends to sue over alleged mismanagement of Alaska fisheries
NOAA Fisheries officially proposes allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
ALASKA: Willapa Bay chum harvest hits five-year high despite early closure
ALASKA: NOAA Fisheries’ 2026 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report highlights statewide collaboration efforts
Democrat blue wave could reshape US seafood agenda
Menhaden fishing sector, detractors state their final cases before ASMFC makes quota, management decisions
MAINE: MLA lauds announcement from NMFS indicating Maine lobster fishery meets conservation standard
MAINE: Maine Lobstermen’s Association welcomes change in federal whale policy
- Democrat blue wave could reshape US seafood agenda
- US bill would direct EPA to study removing microplastics from the environment
- Inside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot
Washington
- ALASKA: Alaska seafood harvesting jobs rise 4% after five years of declines
- MAINE: Maine Lobstermen’s Association hopeful that right whale data is enough to prevent regulations
- ALASKA: Willapa Bay chum harvest hits five-year high despite early closure
State & Local
- Winegrad’s menhaden claims leave out the science — and the people
- Matt Strickler’s menhaden argument leaves working Virginians out of the picture
- Opinion: Reopen the investigation of the F/V Mistress
Opinion
- “It Reaches the Kitchen Table”: Northern Neck Families Warn of Human Cost of Menhaden Restrictions
- Amazon sees quick ROI on perishable goods delivery service, with seafood growth leading the charge
- US commercial seafood landings revenue dropped 3.6 percent in 2024
Economic Impact
- NOAA Fisheries officially proposes allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
- Menhaden fishing sector, detractors state their final cases before ASMFC makes quota, management decisions
- Revolution Wind fully operational, Ørsted reports
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
- Menhaden industry cites rough weather, urges science before cuts
- Tropical fish off the Massachusetts coast? Warming ocean temperatures changing the catch.
- US data shows shark depredation tripled in Gulf, Southeast Atlantic over 20 years
Conservation & Environment
- Wild Fish Conservancy says it intends to sue over alleged mismanagement of Alaska fisheries
- Washington crab fishermen challenge GPS vessel tracking in court
- Conservation group to sue over Kodiak, Gulf salmon management
Legal
- Sharks, Fishing Rules and Disaster Recovery: Hawaiʻi Fishermen Invited to Bring Their Concerns to Nine Island Forums
- ASMFC 84th Annual Meeting Final Supplemental Materials Now Available
- ASMFC 84th Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available