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Fishermen’s offshore wind work drying up
Fishermen got a financial boost from offshore wind work. Because of Trump’s war against wind power, it’s going away.
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Democrats Seek Review of Trump's ESA Rollbacks
Congressional Democrats are seeking answers from the Trump administration over proposed rollbacks of Endangered Species Act protections as they prepare to take control of Congress in 2027.
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Massachusetts Advances Nova Scotia Wind Partnership
With the U.S. federal government turned anti-wind, Massachusetts looks again to Canada.
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NOAA Releases 2025 Marine Mammal Stranding Report
NOAA Fisheries released the 2025 Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States.
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Regulators Approve Bay Menhaden Limits
Commercial fishermen will face new menhaden catch limits in the Chesapeake Bay beginning next year after regional fisheries managers approved new limits Wednesday.
MASSACHUSETTS: Sustaining a local fishery
ASMFC cuts menhaden quota as industry warns of economic fallout
ASMFC makes 9 percent cut to 2027 menhaden quota
Menhaden fisheries along East Coast face further harvest restrictions
Can crop insurance offer fishermen a better safety net?
Fishermen’s offshore wind work drying up
Democrats seek answers on Trump’s Endangered Species Act rollbacks as they prepare to take over Congress
MASSACHUSETTS: Massachusetts advances wind energy partnership with Nova Scotia
2025 Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States
The Shrimp Industry’s Jumbo Problem
Curiosity and Data Reveal Energy Savings to Fuel NOAA Ships and Fisheries Science
ASMFC 2026 Annual Meeting Summaries, Motions and Press Releases Now Available
ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Board Approves Draft Addendum XXXVII for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Changes to Scup Commercial Management
Atlantic Croaker Benchmark Stock Assessment Finds Northern Stock Depleted but Not Overfished and Southern Stock Not Overfished Nor Experiencing Overfishing
- Democrats seek answers on Trump’s Endangered Species Act rollbacks as they prepare to take over Congress
- Democrat blue wave could reshape US seafood agenda
- US bill would direct EPA to study removing microplastics from the environment
Washington
- MASSACHUSETTS: Massachusetts advances wind energy partnership with Nova Scotia
- MASSACHUSETTS: Sustaining a local fishery
- ALASKA: Prince William Sound reports lowest pink salmon harvest since the late 1970s
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
- Fishermen’s offshore wind work drying up
- The Shrimp Industry’s Jumbo Problem
- Can crop insurance offer fishermen a better safety net?
Economic Impact
- ASMFC cuts menhaden quota as industry warns of economic fallout
- Regulators approve new Chesapeake Bay menhaden limits; Virginia votes against
- US companies apply to explore deep-sea mining in area bordering Pacific island states
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
- 2025 Report of Marine Mammal Strandings in the United States
- Menhaden industry cites rough weather, urges science before cuts
- Tropical fish off the Massachusetts coast? Warming ocean temperatures changing the catch.
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
- ASMFC 2026 Annual Meeting Summaries, Motions and Press Releases Now Available
- ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Board Approves Draft Addendum XXXVII for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Changes to Scup Commercial Management
- Atlantic Croaker Benchmark Stock Assessment Finds Northern Stock Depleted but Not Overfished and Southern Stock Not Overfished Nor Experiencing Overfishing