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New USDA Office to Focus on Seafood
Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
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Seafood Prices Jump as Consumer Sentiment Falls
Seafood prices at U.S. retail jumped in March, particularly among frozen and fresh products, leading to sales declines as overall consumer sentiment continues to fall.
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Industry, Scientists Deepen Data Partnership
NOAA Fisheries’ Cooperative Research programs build partnerships between scientists and fishermen to collect data that improves fisheries management.
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Winter Die-Off Hits New England Oysters
Around New England, oysters are dying at alarming rates during the winter months.
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Council Backs Fishing in Pacific Monuments
A U.S. fishing regulator recently recommended allowing commercial fishing across all four of the country’s Pacific marine national monuments.
ALASKA: Alaska lawmakers weigh trawl ban as salmon crisis fuels debate
Council Discontinues Skate Wing and Monkfish IFQ Scoping; Approves Schedule for Listening Sessions
Offshore wind triumphs over Trump in court, but future projects face delays
USDA announces new office of seafood to support fishing, aquaculture sectors
US reveals start date for tariff refund process, but questions remain on implementation
ALASKA: Alaska salmon harvest projected down sharply in 2026
MAFMC Warns of Consequences for 2026 Recreational Black Sea Bass and Summer Flounder Fisheries Due to Federal Rulemaking Delay
Smith co-chairs hearing on China’s illegal fishing practices
Council Presents Ricks E Savage Award to Peter Hughes
To overcome consumer price perceptions, US seafood stakeholders call for health-focused marketing
ALASKA: Alaska Longline Fisherman’s Association launches hybrid electric fishing vessel
USDA Launches Office of Seafood A Win for America’s Fishermen
National Fisheries Institute Welcomes Announcement of USDA’s Office of Seafood
Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
- Smith co-chairs hearing on China’s illegal fishing practices
- Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
- USDA announces new office of seafood to support fishing, aquaculture sectors
Washington
- ALASKA: Alaska lawmakers weigh trawl ban as salmon crisis fuels debate
- To overcome consumer price perceptions, US seafood stakeholders call for health-focused marketing
- ALASKA: Alaska Longline Fisherman’s Association launches hybrid electric fishing vessel
State & Local
- Congressional investment in science essential to protect our ocean
- BEN LANDRY: Call to shut down menhaden fishery is unwarranted
- Peter Navarro: Trump lifts Biden’s fish ban to lower your grocery bill
Opinion
- Seafood inflation soars at US retail in March as consumer sentiment continues to fall
- US reveals start date for tariff refund process, but questions remain on implementation
- Higher gas prices starting to impact spending, foot traffic at US restaurants
Economic Impact
- USDA Launches Office of Seafood A Win for America’s Fishermen
- National Fisheries Institute Welcomes Announcement of USDA’s Office of Seafood
- Council recommends opening US Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing
Fisheries Management
- Hidden scallops scheme lands New Jersey captain, dealer in federal court
- New Jersey Captain and Seafood Buyer Found Guilty of a Multiyear Scallop Harvest Conspiracy
- More than $65K worth of unreported fish eggs seized in Alaska
Enforcement
- Activist group deliberately rams Aker krill fishing vessel
- Global Labor Justice demands seafood companies enact enforceable brand agreements to protect fisher rights
- Cooke set to take operational control of Avramar Greece
International Trade
- Greens see chance to protect species in ‘God Squad’ fight
- Arctic sea hits record low, while Bering Sea ice surges
- Warming Waters in the Gulf of Maine May Affect the Future of Lobsters
Conservation & Environment
- Offshore wind triumphs over Trump in court, but future projects face delays
- Aleutians East Borough sues Board of Fish over new Area M salmon regulations
- Vineyard Wind Sues Turbine Manufacturer To Stop It From Backing Out Of Wind Farm; $4.5 Billion Project In Jeopardy
Legal
- Council Presents Ricks E Savage Award to Peter Hughes
- Council Discontinues Skate Wing and Monkfish IFQ Scoping; Approves Schedule for Listening Sessions
- MAFMC Warns of Consequences for 2026 Recreational Black Sea Bass and Summer Flounder Fisheries Due to Federal Rulemaking Delay