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U.S. Negotiates to Cancel Wind Leases
U.S. is Negotiating to Cancel More Offshore Wind Leases across the country
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Ocean Heat Wave Puts California at Risk
An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea
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Western Atlantic Provides Refuge for Bluefin Tuna
A 30-year study shows that conservation measures in the western Atlantic have created a vital haven, contributing to the recovery of bluefin tuna.
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Industry Collaboration Helps Rebuild Trust
New research found high costs and low profit in commercial fishing led to distrust in fisheries managers and management processes. We’re working to improve trust through collaborative research.
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Climate Shift Boosts Scallops for New Bedford
As scallops react to warming waters, the country’s most lucrative fishery is shifting.
Whale deaths are up on Oregon and Washington coasts, but what’s causing them?
Trump’s trade wars forcing companies to weigh US value proposition
April 2026 Council Meeting Summary
ASMFC 2026 Spring Meeting Final Agenda and Materials Now Available
Global seafood industry capitalizing on new trade paths, product diversification to meet robust demand in 2026
U.S. is Negotiating to Cancel More Offshore Wind Leases
An intense marine heat wave has California in its crosshairs, with impacts set for land and sea
Western Atlantic Provides Refuge for Bluefin Tuna
ALASKA: Metlakatla’s commercial fishing rights represent ‘alternate reality’ that tribe hopes to expand
Cunner, climate, and concern: Study digs into lobster questions
NOAA delay threatens 2026 sea bass, flounder rules for Maryland anglers
ALASKA: Alaska bill would exempt small-scale fishers from some health and safety standards
Righting the Course of Distrust Through Collaboration
MASSACHUSETTS: Climate change is driving scallops north. That’s good news for New Bedford
- National Fisheries Institute Applauds House Natural Resources Committee Passage of the FISH Act
- Bill would require US government to only purchase domestic seafood for school lunches
- USDA launches new office to support US seafood industry
Washington
- ALASKA: Metlakatla’s commercial fishing rights represent ‘alternate reality’ that tribe hopes to expand
- ALASKA: Alaska bill would exempt small-scale fishers from some health and safety standards
- MASSACHUSETTS: Climate change is driving scallops north. That’s good news for New Bedford
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
- Trump’s trade wars forcing companies to weigh US value proposition
- Global seafood industry capitalizing on new trade paths, product diversification to meet robust demand in 2026
- US restaurants rolling out seafood specials as part of updated spring menus
Economic Impact
- U.S. is Negotiating to Cancel More Offshore Wind Leases
- NOAA delay threatens 2026 sea bass, flounder rules for Maryland anglers
- Guam’s reef fishery plan focus on reefs, not on federal waters
Fisheries Management
- US Fish and Wildlife Service seizes 50,000 shark fins in coordinated enforcement
- 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
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
- Whale deaths are up on Oregon and Washington coasts, but what’s causing them?
- Celebrating Earth Day with NOAA Fisheries
- Greens see chance to protect species in ‘God Squad’ fight
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
- April 2026 Council Meeting Summary
- ASMFC 2026 Spring Meeting Final Agenda and Materials Now Available
- Council Presents Ricks E Savage Award to Peter Hughes