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SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to GPS Tracking Rule
The Supreme Court is considering a Maine lobsterman’s challenge to a state rule requiring federally licensed lobster boats to carry 24/7 GPS tracking devices, a case with potential implications for fisheries regulation
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Deep-Sea Mining Outpaces U.S. Regulations
Experts say ‘bare bones’ US laws are unfit to regulate nascent deep-sea mining industry
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House Passes Funding Bill Boosting Office of Seafood
US House passes agriculture appropriations bill with more funding for Office of Seafood
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UMass Dartmouth Launches Lab to Study Ocean Conflict
UMass Dartmouth has launched a new lab to study ocean-use conflicts, helping balance demands from fishing, shipping, resource development, and conservation while supporting coastal communities and marine ecosystems.
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NOAA launches aquaculture research institute
NOAA has launched a new initiative to improve the United States’ seafood competitiveness, the Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM)
Half of U.S. Seafood Consumers Believe Oceans Can Be Saved From Irreparable Damage Over Next 20 Years
Opinion: Fisheries need science, not opinions
US bill would direct NOAA to create portable shrimp origin test
Salmon tagging data could help trawlers reduce bycatch
Proteins shine a light on Dungeness crab resilience
Marad modernizes US citizenship evidencing requirements for vessel owners and program participants
Updates from Partners on Engaging the Recreational Fishing Community to Restore Habitat through the National Fish Habitat Partnership
Underwater camera company CatchCam helping to improve sustainability, decision-making within small-scale fishing
SCOTUS to consider lobsterman’s challenge to GPS tracking rule
Experts say ‘bare bones’ US laws are unfit to regulate nascent deep-sea mining industry
US House passes agriculture appropriations bill with more funding for Office of Seafood
Partnership Takes Net Recycling to the Next Level
NEW JERSEY: Blessing of the Fleet Continues Annual Tradition
EU proposing complete ban on Russian cod, restrictions on other species
- US House passes agriculture appropriations bill with more funding for Office of Seafood
- US bill would direct NOAA to create portable shrimp origin test
- US bill targets flags of convenience
Washington
- NEW JERSEY: Blessing of the Fleet Continues Annual Tradition
- MASSACHUSETTS: Here’s why thousands of squid washed up in Provincetown
- VIRGINIA: Virginia offshore wind panel discusses Dominion, potential for future projects
State & Local
- Opinion: Fisheries need science, not opinions
- Alaska’s maritime economy works because we invest in people, not just projects
- Congressional investment in science essential to protect our ocean
Opinion
- Trump administration continuing to resist issuing tariff refunds
- Red Lobster continues string of restaurant closures, restructures Endless Shrimp
- “Americans are buying American freedom fish, not communist fish” – US Senator Dan Sullivan touts work on securing extension of Russian seafood ban
Economic Impact
- Global offshore wind capacity set to grow to 420 GW by end of 2035, GWEC report says
- Marad modernizes US citizenship evidencing requirements for vessel owners and program participants
- Proposed NOAA cuts could hit Pacific weather forecasts, fisheries and coral programs
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
- EU proposing complete ban on Russian cod, restrictions on other species
- Indian Ocean tuna regulator eases yellowfin fishing curbs amid sustainability concerns
- IOTC commits to reducing yellowfin tuna catch over time, advances monitoring measures
International Trade
- Half of U.S. Seafood Consumers Believe Oceans Can Be Saved From Irreparable Damage Over Next 20 Years
- Partnership Takes Net Recycling to the Next Level
- Updates from Partners on Engaging the Recreational Fishing Community to Restore Habitat through the National Fish Habitat Partnership
Conservation & Environment
- SCOTUS to consider lobsterman’s challenge to GPS tracking rule
- Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
- 7 states sue Trump administration over nearly $1 billion deal to halt offshore wind farm
Legal
- MAFMC and ASMFC Seek Participants for Recreational Sector Separation Workshop
- Council to Discuss Albacore Access, Seabed Mining at American Samoa Meeting
- SSC Advances Fisheries Science, Research Priorities and Climate Resilience Efforts