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Menhaden Coalition Warns of Job Losses From Cuts
The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition is urging Congress to hold off on additional Atlantic menhaden catch restrictions in the Chesapeake Bay until ongoing research into the fishery is completed.
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UMaine Research Finds Decline in Young Lobsters
A new study from the University of Maine shows a big drop in baby lobsters, providing an early indicator of a decline in adult lobsters.
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El Niño Could Bring Record High Tides
The El Niño stars are aligning in record-breaking ways. Here’s how the high tides stack up
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Supreme Court Declines Lobster GPS Case
The Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of a lobster fisherman disputing the government's right to require commercial fishing boats to use electronic tracking devices
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Northeast Spring Habitat Camera Survey Completed
Northeast Fisheries Science Center completes the 2026 HabCam Survey, with additional sampling support from long-range autonomous underwater vehicles.
Lawmakers Demand Menhaden Cuts Before Chesapeake Bay Science Is Complete, Ignoring Already Struggling Workers
US seafood sales grew across all categories in September despite high inflation
Ocean Visions publishes mCDR platform to aid in research collaboration
Nations at southern bluefin tuna meeting stop short of adopting new seabird protections
Beneath the surface: what buoys reveal about ocean acidification
Menhaden coalition warns Bay cuts could threaten fishing jobs
MAINE: University of Maine research shows decline in baby lobsters, indicates drop in population
The El Niño stars are aligning in record-breaking ways. Here’s how the high tides stack up
Groundfish rule brings gear marking changes for 335 vessels
Georgia anglers embark on controversial red snapper season | Exclusive
Supreme Court declines to hear case of a lobster fisherman who opposes boat tracking
2026 Spring Habitat Camera Survey Completed in Northeast
NORTH CAROLINA: Pamlico Sound fishermen push back on proposed military training expansion
Five-year initiative targets overfishing in six countries
- Celebrate National Seafood Month by Choosing American Seafood
- Trump tried to make allies of fishermen. Some are turning on him
- US senator moves to raise tariffs on Ecuadorian shrimp
Washington
- MAINE: University of Maine research shows decline in baby lobsters, indicates drop in population
- NORTH CAROLINA: Pamlico Sound fishermen push back on proposed military training expansion
- MAINE: Maine announces additional marine life surveys near proposed offshore wind development
State & Local
- Opinion: Reopen the investigation of the F/V Mistress
- NEFSA’S JASON JOYCE: Before blaming fishermen, Chesapeake Bay needs better menhaden data
- USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
Opinion
- Menhaden coalition warns Bay cuts could threaten fishing jobs
- US seafood sales grew across all categories in September despite high inflation
- Latest IFFO report shows August uptick in fishmeal, but near-decade lows for year overall
Economic Impact
- Lawmakers Demand Menhaden Cuts Before Chesapeake Bay Science Is Complete, Ignoring Already Struggling Workers
- Groundfish rule brings gear marking changes for 335 vessels
- Georgia anglers embark on controversial red snapper season | Exclusive
Fisheries Management
- Multiyear undercover investigation takes down illegal commercial fishing operation in Florida
- NOAA proposal could change protections for NC right whales, turtles
- US Department of Labor recovers USD 732,976 in unpaid wages for workers at Florida seafood buffet
Enforcement
- Nations at southern bluefin tuna meeting stop short of adopting new seabird protections
- Five-year initiative targets overfishing in six countries
- US State Department lists persistent human trafficking concerns in Taiwanese, Indonesian commercial fishing sectors
International Trade
- The El Niño stars are aligning in record-breaking ways. Here’s how the high tides stack up
- Ocean Visions publishes mCDR platform to aid in research collaboration
- Endangered southern resident orca population increases by 2 whales in latest census
Conservation & Environment
- Supreme Court declines to hear case of a lobster fisherman who opposes boat tracking
- Trump Administration Asks Court to Let It Re-Evaluate Revolution Wind’s COP
- Appeals court rules against Maine lobster industry in lawsuit targeting Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
Legal
- 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
- Kitty Simonds Receives Outstanding Contribution to Pacific Coast Fisheries Award