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New paper’s menhaden claims not backed by evidence
A new osprey study cites Atlantic menhaden availability as a possible factor, but critics argue the evidence does not support blaming Virginia’s commercial menhaden fishery.
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Virginia Proposes $2M for Menhaden Study
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has proposed adding $2 million to the state budget for a menhaden study after lawmakers approved a biennial budget without funding the research.
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Trump defends Biden’s Alaska mine veto in court
EPA said the Biden administration was right to block the Pebble mine — even in light of recent rulings weakening the Clean Water Act and agency powers.
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NOAA Trains for Whale Entanglement Response
NOAA Fisheries Trains for Whale Entanglement Response with New York and New Jersey Partners
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Federal Rule Expands Shellfish Definition
A longstanding federal definition of "shellfish" is changing to better reflect modern biology and simplify seafood trade regulations.
Governor Spanberger sends compromised Virginia budget proposal back with 14 amendments
ALASKA: Group criticizes proposed Alaska water reservation changes
New lawsuit claims Thai Union exploited Red Lobster endless shrimp promotion for financial gain
Council Focuses on Timely Implementation of Fishery Specifications; Recommends Changes to Habitat Research Area
Speed Limits for Ships Protect Endangered Right Whales From Vessel Strikes. Could the Animals Survive Without Them?
Column: New paper’s menhaden claims not backed by evidence
Virginia proposes $2 million in funding for menhaden study
Trump defends Biden’s Alaska mine veto in court
NOAA Fisheries Trains for Whale Entanglement Response with New York and New Jersey Partners
Environmental group sues federal government to boost protections for Pacific coast sunflower sea stars
CALIFORNIA: State Cites Health Hazard In Ban On Commercial Anchovy, Sardine Fishing
Advocacy Helps Small Fishing Businesses Secure a Win from Changes to Squid Rules
Federal rule expands ‘shellfish’ definition to include squid, octopus
MASSACHUSETTS: In New Bedford, Healey celebrates completion of Vineyard Wind project as the company faces financial disputes
- Advocacy Helps Small Fishing Businesses Secure a Win from Changes to Squid Rules
- Senate version of US Farm Bill also includes seafood provisions
- Save Our Shrimpers Act picks up support in US Senate
Washington
- Governor Spanberger sends compromised Virginia budget proposal back with 14 amendments
- ALASKA: Group criticizes proposed Alaska water reservation changes
- CALIFORNIA: State Cites Health Hazard In Ban On Commercial Anchovy, Sardine Fishing
State & Local
- Column: New paper’s menhaden claims not backed by evidence
- Opinion: Fisheries need science, not opinions
- Alaska’s maritime economy works because we invest in people, not just projects
Opinion
- FAO: Growth of global seafood trade set to ease while prices set for steady rise over the next decade
- New England fishing leaders explore economic opportunities during National Green Crab Week
- Seafood2030 Report: A Systems View of Traceability Adoption in Seafood
Economic Impact
- South Atlantic states cancel planned recreational red snapper seasons over lawsuit, push for fall dates instead
- Commerce Department releases $123.6 million in fishery disaster aid
- NOAA to send $123 million in disaster relief to West Coast salmon fisheries
Fisheries Management
- CALIFORNIA: California seafood restaurant fined for violating commercial fishing laws
- Alaska halibut fisherman convicted in ghost fishing scheme
- Florida Keys commercial fisherman is sentenced to jail on lobster charges
Enforcement
- 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
- Indian Ocean tuna regulator eases yellowfin fishing curbs amid sustainability concerns
International Trade
- NOAA Fisheries Trains for Whale Entanglement Response with New York and New Jersey Partners
- Speed Limits for Ships Protect Endangered Right Whales From Vessel Strikes. Could the Animals Survive Without Them?
- NOAA Fisheries Awards $3.8 Million for Marine Mammal Rescue Efforts through Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grants
Conservation & Environment
- Trump defends Biden’s Alaska mine veto in court
- Environmental group sues federal government to boost protections for Pacific coast sunflower sea stars
- New lawsuit claims Thai Union exploited Red Lobster endless shrimp promotion for financial gain
Legal
- Council Focuses on Timely Implementation of Fishery Specifications; Recommends Changes to Habitat Research Area
- Request for Nominations: Scientific and Statistical Committee
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finalizes Rule Clarifying Squid as “Shellfish”