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NOAA Introduces West Coast Fishing Gear Rules
NOAA Fisheries has rolled out new requirements and voluntary measures to reduce whale entanglements in commercial fishing gear on the U.S. West Coast.
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Appeals Court Dismisses Maine Lobster Lawsuit
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium in a defamation lawsuit brought by Maine lobstermen and industry groups.
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Lobsterman’s GPS Fight Raises Privacy Questions
Frank Thompson calls the vessel monitoring device a government-issued 'ankle bracelet' that violates his privacy rights
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NOAA Awards 14 Sea Scallop Research Projects
Projects contribute key data to support scallop fishery management.
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Alaska Pollock Fuels Debate Over Trawling
The fish behind America’s fish sticks is fueling a fight over trawling in Alaska
ALASKA: Bering Sea crabbers buoyed by increased catch limits this season
MAINE: “Massive shellfish die-offs continue” along Maine coast due to red tide
ALASKA: Alaska trawler group leader says pollock fishing isn’t to blame for salmon decline
US Justice Department files defense of changes to definition of “harm” under ESA
NOAA Fisheries makes 14 grant awards to research Atlantic scallops
NOAA Fisheries introduces new West Coast gear rules to reduce entanglements
The fear factor: How blue crab fishing could reshape a salt marsh
MARYLAND: Talbot County environmental consulting firm plans to recruit watermen to help clean up ‘ghost pots’
Appeals court rules against Maine lobster industry in lawsuit targeting Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
Appeals court dismisses Maine lobstermen defamation case against California aquarium
How a lobsterman’s privacy fight reached SCOTUS — and could ripple far beyond the water: ‘Ain’t over yet’
Researchers at the University of Maine are turning discarded lobster shells into golf tees
Highly Migratory Species Management: Managing Shared Resources at Home and Around the World
NOAA Fisheries Awards 14 Projects in 2026 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Program
- 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
- ALASKA: Bering Sea crabbers buoyed by increased catch limits this season
- MAINE: “Massive shellfish die-offs continue” along Maine coast due to red tide
- ALASKA: Alaska trawler group leader says pollock fishing isn’t to blame for salmon decline
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
- Latest IFFO report shows August uptick in fishmeal, but near-decade lows for year overall
- USDA awards USD 2 million in Alaska pollock contracts
- Diesel at $6.52 squeezes fishing fleets as lobster demand sags
Economic Impact
- Highly Migratory Species Management: Managing Shared Resources at Home and Around the World
- Fishermen challenge red snapper permits
- Menhaden debate puts fishermen under pressure
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
- United States Wins Key Measures Benefiting U.S. Fisheries on Pacific Bluefin Tuna and Ensuring Research on Dorado and Billfish
- Empty nets in Latin America as fish flee El Niño
- The Scramble for the Open Seas
International Trade
- NOAA Fisheries introduces new West Coast gear rules to reduce entanglements
- US Justice Department files defense of changes to definition of “harm” under ESA
- Global squid supply chain leaders call for stronger governance, scientific cooperation and improved traceability
Conservation & Environment
- Appeals court rules against Maine lobster industry in lawsuit targeting Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
- Appeals court dismisses Maine lobstermen defamation case against California aquarium
- How a lobsterman’s privacy fight reached SCOTUS — and could ripple far beyond the water: ‘Ain’t over yet’
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