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Respecting Indigenous Knowledge in Fisheries
A prominent University of Washington professor of marine biologist and fisheries scientist says respect for every form of knowledge is needed to find solutions to the decline of Pacific salmon.
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Northwest Ocean Observatories Set to Return
The Trump administration has reversed course on its effort to shut down a network of ocean research stations in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
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Researchers Hunt for Corals That Can Survive Heat
As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat
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Trump to Buy Back More Offshore Wind Leases
The Trump administration said Wednesday it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels
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Trump Administration Reverses Ocean Observation Cuts
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has walked back plans to dismantle a deep-ocean observation system after pushback from members of Congress.
Report: Trump backs off ending ocean monitoring after Murkowski co-leads block of plan in Senate
Deep sea observation system that tracks climate change saved from disassembly
ALASKA: Feds sending $99 million in aid to address three declared Alaska fishery disasters
ALASKA: Partners hatch a project to return Alaska king crab stock to health
SOUTH CAROLINA: Federal injunction keeps red snapper permit suspended; SC proposes fall season
U.S. scientific instruments in oceans off Alaska and elsewhere to remain in place
Ocean Harvesters disputes osprey-menhaden link
ALASKA: Copper River sockeyes selling out
ALASKA: Alaskans voice pollution concerns over New Polaris gold mine project near Taku River
Hilborn: respect indigenous, western fisheries knowledge
Northwest’s yanked observatories to return to ocean after Trump administration backs down
As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat
Senator Hyde-Smith files ‘Save our Shrimpers’ Act
Reducing Bycatch in Shrimp Trawls Through Education
- Senator Hyde-Smith files ‘Save our Shrimpers’ Act
- Trump administration walks back plan to cut ocean observation after legislative effort
- Congress takes major leap in cracking down on illegal fishing; protecting U.S. seafood industry
Washington
- ALASKA: Feds sending $99 million in aid to address three declared Alaska fishery disasters
- ALASKA: Partners hatch a project to return Alaska king crab stock to health
- ALASKA: Murkowski and Sullivan Welcome Funding for Fisheries
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
- NOAA says $123 million coming for six ‘fishery resource disasters’
- Consumers would pay more for lobster caught with ropeless gear, study finds
- Pacific fishing reopening sparks call for local economic inclusion
Economic Impact
- Trump administration to buy back another energy company’s offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
- Trump Administration to Buy Back Four More Offshore Wind Leases
- CNMI leaders back Trump’s order to open protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing
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
- As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat
- Reducing Bycatch in Shrimp Trawls Through Education
- The ‘Super’ El Niño Has Arrived. Here’s How It Might Affect the World’s Weather and Economy
Conservation & Environment
- How a Massachusetts offshore wind case could impact the US Wind fight in Maryland
- US Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to 2018 Trump tariffs on China
- Fishers win partial victory as forced labor lawsuit against Bumble Bee moves forward
Legal
- Atlantic Croaker Benchmark Stock Assessment Peer Review Scheduled for July 27-31, 2026 in Arlington, VA
- June Council Meeting Addresses Commercial Management, Headboats, Black Sea Bass, and Dolphin
- Council Will Mark 50 Years of Regional Fisheries Management at June Meeting