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Seal Culling Debate Divides Washington
A marine wildlife hospital based in the Pacific Northwest is worried about an alarming trend: seals coming to them alive, but gravely injured.
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Balancing Energy and River Conservation
In the Gulf region, federal and state managers have collaborated for decades to sustain fisheries, innovate data collection, and support coastal communities for the future.
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EPA loosens regs on lobster boat diesel engines
The Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a new exemption that the Trump administration says will loosen environmental regulations on diesel engines for U.S. commercial lobstermen.
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Fundraiser for New England fishing communities
NEFSA will bring commercial fishermen, industry supporters, and coastal communities together next month for its fourth annual "Save Our Fisheries" Fundraiser.
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Trump Escalates Canada Trade Dispute
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods, continuing a trade dispute even as talks over the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement (USMCA) are ongoing.
MASSACHUSETTS: ‘Call from God’: New Bedford man recounts saving overboard fisherman
ALASKA: Bristol Bay sockeye run surpasses forecast as harvest nears 29.3M
ALASKA: A parasite that thrives in warm conditions adds to Yukon River salmon woes
Deep Diving and Innovation to Restore the Gulf’s Mesophotic Corals
Higher costs forcing US restaurants to innovate to keep seafood on menus
Lawmakers approve state audit of the Alaska Board of Fisheries
Can killing seals save salmon? Conservationists and Washington lawmakers disagree
Balancing Energy Production and Aquatic Resources in the Roanoke River
EUSeA regrets exclusion of aquatic foods from EU protein agenda Fisheries and Aquaculture Vision 2040 must deliver an EU Blue Foods Action Plan
US House passes bill authorizing FDA to destroy food imports violating standards
EPA loosens restrictions on lobster boat diesel engines
ASMFC 2026 Summer Meeting Final Agenda and Materials Now Available
Ocean Harvesters pushes back on osprey study
August fundraiser to support New England fishing communities
- US House passes bill authorizing FDA to destroy food imports violating standards
- US Senate bill would provide more funding for restoring salmon along the San Joaquin River
- US commission on China calls for ban on Chinese seafood
Washington
- MASSACHUSETTS: ‘Call from God’: New Bedford man recounts saving overboard fisherman
- ALASKA: Bristol Bay sockeye run surpasses forecast as harvest nears 29.3M
- ALASKA: A parasite that thrives in warm conditions adds to Yukon River salmon woes
State & Local
- Editorial: Menhaden study should provide data needed for bay management
- Column: New paper’s menhaden claims not backed by evidence
- Opinion: Fisheries need science, not opinions
Opinion
- Higher costs forcing US restaurants to innovate to keep seafood on menus
- August fundraiser to support New England fishing communities
- Trump fires new salvo in trade dispute with Canada amid ongoing USMCA discussions
Economic Impact
- Balancing Energy Production and Aquatic Resources in the Roanoke River
- EPA loosens restrictions on lobster boat diesel engines
- NOAA Fisheries Announces a Negative 90-day Finding on A Petition Request to Revise the Critical Habitat Designation for the North Atlantic Right Whale
Fisheries Management
- NOAA again cites Mexico for illegal fishing as Southern Shrimp Alliance calls for seafood import ban
- NOAA identifies six foreign governments engaging in IUU fishing, including Russia and China
- CALIFORNIA: California seafood restaurant fined for violating commercial fishing laws
Enforcement
- EUSeA regrets exclusion of aquatic foods from EU protein agenda Fisheries and Aquaculture Vision 2040 must deliver an EU Blue Foods Action Plan
- Aquatic animal and terrestrial meat trades now almost on par, FAO report finds
- Our Ocean Conference results in USD 6.4 billion in global commitments toward blue economic advancements
International Trade
- Can killing seals save salmon? Conservationists and Washington lawmakers disagree
- Deep Diving and Innovation to Restore the Gulf’s Mesophotic Corals
- NOAA finds gray whales have increased in population along US West Coast over the past year
Conservation & Environment
- States prepare to sue Trump administration over offshore wind energy deals
- New regulations to protect right whales may be paused until 2035
- NJ Sues Dept. Of Defense For Halting Wind Farm Safety Reviews
Legal
- ASMFC 2026 Summer Meeting Final Agenda and Materials Now Available
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Meet August 11-13, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA
- Atlantic Herring Area 1A Start Date Remains July 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.