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Bipartisan Bill Would Expand eDNA Use
Bipartisan legislation introduced by the U.S. Senate Oceans Caucus co-chairs would advance the use of environmental DNA techniques pioneered by Cornell researcher David Lodge.
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Maine Lobsters Plentiful Amid Industry Uncertainty
Lobsters remain plentiful in Maine, but outside forces cast uncertainty on industry
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Mediocre catch offset by soaring sockeye prcies
Bristol Bay’s 2026 sockeye season ended with a 29.4 million-fish harvest, below the allowable catch, while stronger salmon prices helped offset lower landings despite wide differences among fishing districts.
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Climate change may halve omega‑3 fatty acids in fish
A new study shows many fish and other seafood will become less rich in omega-3s over time, due to rising ocean temperatures as the climate changes.
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Climate Change, Iran War Hit Tinned Fish Supply
America’s hottest tinned fish snack is shrinking by nearly half thanks to climate change and war in Iran
Dams give way to better habitat in Chesapeake Bay region
VIRGINIA: Protesters harass menhaden fishermen
Global wild-caught shrimp making progress on sustainability, but still face challenges
Record Cobia Tournament Shows a Chesapeake Predator Thriving Alongside Menhaden
Caribbean Fishery Management: Voices from the Islands
Retiring of Calcasieu Pass brings opportunity for a menhaden bait fisherman
Bipartisan fisheries management law would expand eDNA use
MAINE: Lobsters remain plentiful in Maine, but outside forces cast uncertainty on industry
Marine debris team completes latest Papahanaumokuakea cleanup mission
MAINE: What’s the biggest threat to the lobster industry?
LOUISIANA: Louisiana shrimpers launch petition to restrict imports
ALASKA: Mediocre Bristol Bay catch offset by soaring sockeye prices
Climate change may halve omega‑3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
‘We’re facing a double whammy’: America’s hottest tinned fish snack is shrinking by nearly half thanks to climate change and war in Iran
- House to take up bill extending right whale regulatory pause to 2035
- US Senate bill would incentivize offshore wind development, despite Trump buyouts
- US bill would strengthen “Buy American” provisions for school lunch program
Washington
- MAINE: Lobsters remain plentiful in Maine, but outside forces cast uncertainty on industry
- VIRGINIA: Protesters harass menhaden fishermen
- MAINE: What’s the biggest threat to the lobster industry?
State & Local
- Opinion: Seabed mining would strip mine fishermens’ future
- Are Environmental Activists Focused on Dolphins or Dollars?
- Opinion: Why targeting one fishery puts Alaska’s seafood economy at risk
Opinion
- ‘We’re facing a double whammy’: America’s hottest tinned fish snack is shrinking by nearly half thanks to climate change and war in Iran
- $20 a pound — Connecticut consumers shell shocked by seafood prices. Here’s what to know
- Maine lobster protected: Canada removes seafood from retaliatory tariffs
Economic Impact
- NOAA Is Seeking Public Input on Where to Locate New Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in the United States
- Caribbean Fishery Management: Voices from the Islands
- NOAA Fisheries moves to extend moratorium on new Gulf shrimp permits
Fisheries Management
- Subsidies, fragmented enforcement hampering progress on fighting illegal fishing, research finds
- US embassy launched IUU reporting hub in the Philippines
- US State Department looking for NGO partner to shine light on forced labor and IUU fishing
Enforcement
- EUSeA regrets exclusion of aquatic foods from EU protein agenda Fisheries and Aquaculture Vision 2040 must deliver an EU Blue Foods Action Plan
- 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
International Trade
- Dams give way to better habitat in Chesapeake Bay region
- Marine debris team completes latest Papahanaumokuakea cleanup mission
- Global wild-caught shrimp making progress on sustainability, but still face challenges
Conservation & Environment
- Oceana loses court appeal challenging Alaska trawling
- Environmental groups take steps to sue to compel new protections for gray whales
- DC Circuit upholds FERC approval of Louisiana LNG terminal
Legal
- States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum II
- PFMC Agenda Updates Moving to Council Website Notifications
- Meeting Summary and Motions from the August 12 Joint Meeting of the MAFMC & ASMFC Management Boards for Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish