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Virginia Secures $2M for Menhaden Study
The Virginia General Assembly has approved its two-year budget with an additional USD 2 million earmarked for menhaden research in the Chesapeake Bay thanks to an amendment by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger.
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California Fishing Industry Seeks Next Generation
Many California fishermen are nearing retirement. Can the industry save its graying fleet?
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Trump Pays Duke $129M to Halt Offshore Wind
It was the fourth such deal struck by the administration to get companies to forfeit their offshore wind leases.
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Federal Judge Hears Pebble Mine Arguments
Federal judge hears oral arguments in Pebble mine case, decision pending
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Virginia Approves Menhaden Research Funding
Monty Deihl, CEO of Ocean Harvesters, said in a statement that the company is “extremely pleased” about the funding.
CFF Receives New Funding to Expand Electronic Monitoring in the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery
NEFMC NEWS: June 2026 Council Meeting Summary
National Marine Fisheries study determines four genetically different cod populations in Gulf of Maine, southern New England, adjusts management
Council Focuses on Timely Implementation of Fishery Specifications; Recommends Changes to Habitat Research Area
VIRGINIA: Lawmakers approve funding of menhaden study
US Senate bill would target shrimp, crawfish, and catfish imports with higher duty rates
The Department of Commerce Announces 2026 Council Appointments
VIRGINIA: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger secures USD 2 million to fund menhaden study
CALIFORNIA: Many California fishermen are nearing retirement. Can the industry save its graying fleet?
CALIFORNIA: California declares progress in restoring salmon populations
Western Pacific Council Appointments Strengthen Commercial Fishing, Regional Fisheries Expertise
The Tide has Turned: Atlantic Mackerel Shows Signs of Improvement
Aquatic animal and terrestrial meat trades now almost on par, FAO report finds
Trump Administration Pays Duke Energy $129 Million to Halt Offshore Wind Farm
- US Senate bill would target shrimp, crawfish, and catfish imports with higher duty rates
- Advocacy Helps Small Fishing Businesses Secure a Win from Changes to Squid Rules
- Senate version of US Farm Bill also includes seafood provisions
Washington
- VIRGINIA: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger secures USD 2 million to fund menhaden study
- CALIFORNIA: Many California fishermen are nearing retirement. Can the industry save its graying fleet?
- CALIFORNIA: California declares progress in restoring salmon populations
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
- On eve of USMCA deadline, reports indicate Trump administration plans to deny extension
- 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
Economic Impact
- Trump Administration Pays Duke Energy $129 Million to Halt Offshore Wind Farm
- Drowning in red tape
- South Atlantic states cancel planned recreational red snapper seasons over lawsuit, push for fall dates instead
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
- 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
- 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
- Federal judge hears oral arguments in Pebble mine case, decision pending
- Trump defends Biden’s Alaska mine veto in court
- Environmental group sues federal government to boost protections for Pacific coast sunflower sea stars
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