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USDA Launches Office to Back Seafood Industry
The federal government is rolling out a new office aimed at making it easier for fishermen and seafood businesses to get help from Washington.
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Magnuson-Stevens Act Turns 50
US Celebrates 50 Years of the Law of Fisheries Management — the Magnuson-Stevens Act
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Industry Collaboration Advances Groundfish Data
Field scientist Hannah Ciarametaro works with the Northeast’s fishermen to update groundfish conversion factors for better data. She encounters some blood and guts along the way.
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Pacific monuments reopening push fights over fishing
A renewed push to reopen the U.S. Pacific Marine National Monuments to commercial fishing is setting up another round of tension among fishing access, conservation priorities, and cultural protections
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USDA launches first-ever Office of Seafood
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday the creation of its new Office of Seafood, a first-of-its-kind office
Landmark US Magnuson-Stevens fisheries law turns 50 amid budget cut concerns
ALASKA: Alaska lawmakers weigh trawl ban as salmon crisis fuels debate
Council Discontinues Skate Wing and Monkfish IFQ Scoping; Approves Schedule for Listening Sessions
USDA launches new office to support US seafood industry
US Celebrates 50 Years of the Law of Fisheries Management — the Magnuson-Stevens Act
Groundfish Gut Check: Partnering with the Fishing Industry to Update Groundfish Data
Senator Collins’ Statement on the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
NEW YORK: A familiar name earns one of the Mid-Atlantic’s top honors
Buy American Seafood Act Could Help U.S. Fishermen
Pacific monuments reopening push fights over fishing, culture
USDA launches first-ever Office of Seafood
USDA announces new office of seafood to support fishing, aquaculture sectors
Smith co-chairs hearing on China’s illegal fishing practices
Council Presents Ricks E Savage Award to Peter Hughes
- USDA launches new office to support US seafood industry
- Senator Collins’ Statement on the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
- Buy American Seafood Act Could Help U.S. Fishermen
Washington
- NEW YORK: A familiar name earns one of the Mid-Atlantic’s top honors
- ALASKA: Alaska lawmakers weigh trawl ban as salmon crisis fuels debate
- To overcome consumer price perceptions, US seafood stakeholders call for health-focused marketing
State & Local
- Congressional investment in science essential to protect our ocean
- BEN LANDRY: Call to shut down menhaden fishery is unwarranted
- Peter Navarro: Trump lifts Biden’s fish ban to lower your grocery bill
Opinion
- Seafood inflation soars at US retail in March as consumer sentiment continues to fall
- US reveals start date for tariff refund process, but questions remain on implementation
- Higher gas prices starting to impact spending, foot traffic at US restaurants
Economic Impact
- US Celebrates 50 Years of the Law of Fisheries Management — the Magnuson-Stevens Act
- Landmark US Magnuson-Stevens fisheries law turns 50 amid budget cut concerns
- Pacific monuments reopening push fights over fishing, culture
Fisheries Management
- Hidden scallops scheme lands New Jersey captain, dealer in federal court
- New Jersey Captain and Seafood Buyer Found Guilty of a Multiyear Scallop Harvest Conspiracy
- More than $65K worth of unreported fish eggs seized in Alaska
Enforcement
- Activist group deliberately rams Aker krill fishing vessel
- Global Labor Justice demands seafood companies enact enforceable brand agreements to protect fisher rights
- Cooke set to take operational control of Avramar Greece
International Trade
- Greens see chance to protect species in ‘God Squad’ fight
- Arctic sea hits record low, while Bering Sea ice surges
- Warming Waters in the Gulf of Maine May Affect the Future of Lobsters
Conservation & Environment
- Offshore wind triumphs over Trump in court, but future projects face delays
- Aleutians East Borough sues Board of Fish over new Area M salmon regulations
- Vineyard Wind Sues Turbine Manufacturer To Stop It From Backing Out Of Wind Farm; $4.5 Billion Project In Jeopardy
Legal
- Council Presents Ricks E Savage Award to Peter Hughes
- Council Discontinues Skate Wing and Monkfish IFQ Scoping; Approves Schedule for Listening Sessions
- MAFMC Warns of Consequences for 2026 Recreational Black Sea Bass and Summer Flounder Fisheries Due to Federal Rulemaking Delay