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Union Fisherman Responds to Strickler’s Claims
A Virginia union fisherman argues that former Natural Resources Secretary Matt Strickler overlooks the hundreds of workers and families whose livelihoods could be affected by further Chesapeake Bay menhaden restrictions.
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Baby Lobster Decline Raises Maine Fishery Concerns
A University of Maine study found that declining numbers of baby lobsters provided an early warning of substantial population losses along Maine’s Midcoast, linking declines across multiple life stages.
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Vessel Tracking Fight Continues After Court Denial
Vinalhaven lobsterman Frank Thompson says his fight against Maine’s vessel-tracking requirement is not over, despite the U.S. Supreme Court declining earlier this month to hear his Fourth Amendment challenge.
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Menhaden Coalition Warns of Job Losses From Cuts
The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition is urging Congress to hold off on additional Atlantic menhaden catch restrictions in the Chesapeake Bay until ongoing research into the fishery is completed.
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UMaine Research Finds Decline in Young Lobsters
A new study from the University of Maine shows a big drop in baby lobsters, providing an early indicator of a decline in adult lobsters.
Maryland Survey Finds Strongest Four-Year Run of Juvenile Menhaden Abundance in Over 30 Years
VIRGINIA: African American Union Leader Rebukes Former Virginia Cabinet Secretary Matt Strickler for Ignoring Menhaden Workers
MARYLAND: Maryland Striped Bass Reproduction Index Higher for 2026 But Below Average For Eighth Straight Year
Connecting the next generation of fishermen
Matt Strickler’s menhaden argument leaves working Virginians out of the picture
Decline in baby Maine lobsters is warning to the fishery, study finds
Vessel tracking fight ‘ain’t over yet’ after Supreme Court denial
Coastal states agree to stick to ICES advice on blue whiting, herring but have yet to reach quota distribution agreement
US Customs and Border Protection expecting USD 8.9 million in tuna mislabeling penalties
Menhaden coalition warns Bay cuts could threaten fishing jobs
MAINE: University of Maine research shows decline in baby lobsters, indicates drop in population
The El Niño stars are aligning in record-breaking ways. Here’s how the high tides stack up
Lawmakers Demand Menhaden Cuts Before Chesapeake Bay Science Is Complete, Ignoring Already Struggling Workers
US seafood sales grew across all categories in September despite high inflation
- Celebrate National Seafood Month by Choosing American Seafood
- Trump tried to make allies of fishermen. Some are turning on him
- US senator moves to raise tariffs on Ecuadorian shrimp
Washington
- VIRGINIA: African American Union Leader Rebukes Former Virginia Cabinet Secretary Matt Strickler for Ignoring Menhaden Workers
- MARYLAND: Maryland Striped Bass Reproduction Index Higher for 2026 But Below Average For Eighth Straight Year
- MAINE: University of Maine research shows decline in baby lobsters, indicates drop in population
State & Local
- Matt Strickler’s menhaden argument leaves working Virginians out of the picture
- Opinion: Reopen the investigation of the F/V Mistress
- NEFSA’S JASON JOYCE: Before blaming fishermen, Chesapeake Bay needs better menhaden data
Opinion
- Menhaden coalition warns Bay cuts could threaten fishing jobs
- US seafood sales grew across all categories in September despite high inflation
- Latest IFFO report shows August uptick in fishmeal, but near-decade lows for year overall
Economic Impact
- Lawmakers Demand Menhaden Cuts Before Chesapeake Bay Science Is Complete, Ignoring Already Struggling Workers
- Groundfish rule brings gear marking changes for 335 vessels
- Georgia anglers embark on controversial red snapper season | Exclusive
Fisheries Management
- US Customs and Border Protection expecting USD 8.9 million in tuna mislabeling penalties
- Multiyear undercover investigation takes down illegal commercial fishing operation in Florida
- NOAA proposal could change protections for NC right whales, turtles
Enforcement
- Coastal states agree to stick to ICES advice on blue whiting, herring but have yet to reach quota distribution agreement
- Nations at southern bluefin tuna meeting stop short of adopting new seabird protections
- Five-year initiative targets overfishing in six countries
International Trade
- The El Niño stars are aligning in record-breaking ways. Here’s how the high tides stack up
- Ocean Visions publishes mCDR platform to aid in research collaboration
- Endangered southern resident orca population increases by 2 whales in latest census
Conservation & Environment
- Vessel tracking fight ‘ain’t over yet’ after Supreme Court denial
- Supreme Court declines to hear case of a lobster fisherman who opposes boat tracking
- Trump Administration Asks Court to Let It Re-Evaluate Revolution Wind’s COP
Legal
- Applicants Sought to Conduct Phase II of the Pilot Regional Industry-Based Bottom Trawl Survey
- Applicants Sought to Conduct Phase II of the Pilot Regional Industry-Based Bottom Trawl Survey Proposals Due December 4, 2026
- Kitty Simonds Receives Outstanding Contribution to Pacific Coast Fisheries Award