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$15M NSF Award Boosts Seafood Industry
The NSF has awarded $15 million to launch the Seafood Engine in New England, supporting technology, innovation, and collaboration to strengthen the U.S. seafood industry and boost American seafood competitiveness.
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Environmental Groups Sue Over ESA Rule Change
By altering the interpretation of a single word in the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration has made what could be a sweeping change to how wildlife is protected in the United States.
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W&M, NOAA Expand Chesapeake Mapping Partnership
A new partnership between William & Mary’s VIMS & Batten School and NOAA will collect valuable seafloor mapping data during routine vessel operations and lost crab trap removal missions.
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Trump Rolls Back ESA “Harm” Definition
The U.S. government has redefined the meaning of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), no longer considering damage to a species’ habitat as harming its chance of survival.
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California Salmon Fishing Resumes After Closure
Commercial and recreational salmon fishing has resumed off the North Coast after a three-year statewide closure, marking a long-awaited milestone for a troubled industry that has endured historic losses
Sentient Media Article Omits Major Scientific Debate Over Forage Fish
Gulf lawmakers aim to extend state borders to 9 miles offshore
CALIFORNIA: Calif. salmon fleet returns under limited season three-year closure
NSF awards $15M to launch New England Seafood Engine
NEW YORK: Fulton Fish Market secures USD 25 million in city funding, outlines upcoming modernization projects
Pacific bluefin tuna working group meeting ends without recommendations
The NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture
Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act
W&M’s VIMS & Batten School partner with NOAA to expand access to shallow water mapping data in the Chesapeake Bay
ALASKA: Commercial troll fishery stays open with half of allotted kings remaining
University of Maine joins NSF Seafood Engine initiative to advance New England fisheries and aquaculture
NEW JERSEY: New Jersey Department of Agriculture opening USD 518,000 in grants for excess seafood redistribution
Shipping rates still high; mixed signs of relief could be damaged by latest vessel attacks
Trump administration rolls back definition of “harm” in Endangered Species Act
- US bill would allow tribes to kill more sea lions along Columbia River
- Congressional Democrats warn against merging offshore energy agencies
- White House Video on the Atlantic Scallop Fishery
Washington
- ALASKA: Commercial troll fishery stays open with half of allotted kings remaining
- CALIFORNIA: Calif. salmon fleet returns under limited season three-year closure
- NEW JERSEY: New Jersey Department of Agriculture opening USD 518,000 in grants for excess seafood redistribution
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
- Shipping rates still high; mixed signs of relief could be damaged by latest vessel attacks
- NSF awards $15M to launch New England Seafood Engine
- Walmart, Sam’s Club cut prices on seafood, other foods
Economic Impact
- Gulf lawmakers aim to extend state borders to 9 miles offshore
- Pacific bluefin tuna working group meeting ends without recommendations
- Trump administration touts National Scallops Day designation, Georges Bank territory opening
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
- 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
- EU proposing complete ban on Russian cod, restrictions on other species
International Trade
- Trump administration rolls back definition of “harm” in Endangered Species Act
- ASGA: Striped Bass Accountability Requires More Than Blaming Menhaden
- Alaska challenges MSC certification of Russian pollock
Conservation & Environment
- Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act
- CBD sues NOAA Fisheries over lack of queen conch protections
- Nonprofit sues Trump administration to learn why it’s modifying right whale speed rule
Legal
- NEFMC NEWS: June 2026 Council Meeting Summary
- Western Pacific Council Appointments Strengthen Commercial Fishing, Regional Fisheries Expertise
- Council Focuses on Timely Implementation of Fishery Specifications; Recommends Changes to Habitat Research Area