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Industry Collaboration Helps Rebuild Trust
New research found high costs and low profit in commercial fishing led to distrust in fisheries managers and management processes. We’re working to improve trust through collaborative research.
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Climate Shift Boosts Scallops for New Bedford
As scallops react to warming waters, the country’s most lucrative fishery is shifting.
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Dumped Weapons Pose Risk to NJ Fishers
Jersey Shore fishermen face another threat at sea. Chemical weapons dumped decades ago.
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UMaine Study Flags New Lobster Threat
A new University of Maine study found a possible new threat to lobsters.
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SFP, Hilborn Lab Launch 8th FIP Database
Two decades of data reveal how FIPs have grown and evolved around the world
ASMFC 2026 Spring Meeting Final Agenda and Materials Now Available
Global seafood industry capitalizing on new trade paths, product diversification to meet robust demand in 2026
Bill would require US government to only purchase domestic seafood for school lunches
US restaurants rolling out seafood specials as part of updated spring menus
Righting the Course of Distrust Through Collaboration
MASSACHUSETTS: Climate change is driving scallops north. That’s good news for New Bedford
AFSC researchers use AI to do more with less
Optimism rising for Alaska fishing boat and permit sales
CALIFORNIA: Calif. expands pop-up gear, closes Zone 3 crab fishery
Guam’s reef fishery plan focus on reefs, not on federal waters
CALIFORNIA: California set to close more of Dungeness crab fishery to traditional gear, but harvesters can keep hauling traps with pop-up gear
National Fisheries Institute Applauds House Natural Resources Committee Passage of the FISH Act
NEW JERSEY: Jersey Shore fishermen face another threat at sea. Chemical weapons dumped decades ago.
MAINE: UMaine study finds possible new threat to lobsters in Gulf of Maine
- National Fisheries Institute Applauds House Natural Resources Committee Passage of the FISH Act
- Bill would require US government to only purchase domestic seafood for school lunches
- USDA launches new office to support US seafood industry
Washington
- MASSACHUSETTS: Climate change is driving scallops north. That’s good news for New Bedford
- Optimism rising for Alaska fishing boat and permit sales
- CALIFORNIA: Calif. expands pop-up gear, closes Zone 3 crab fishery
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
- Global seafood industry capitalizing on new trade paths, product diversification to meet robust demand in 2026
- US restaurants rolling out seafood specials as part of updated spring menus
- Seafood inflation soars at US retail in March as consumer sentiment continues to fall
Economic Impact
- Guam’s reef fishery plan focus on reefs, not on federal waters
- US Celebrates 50 Years of the Law of Fisheries Management — the Magnuson-Stevens Act
- Landmark US Magnuson-Stevens fisheries law turns 50 amid budget cut concerns
Fisheries Management
- US Fish and Wildlife Service seizes 50,000 shark fins in coordinated enforcement
- 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
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
- Celebrating Earth Day with NOAA Fisheries
- Greens see chance to protect species in ‘God Squad’ fight
- Arctic sea hits record low, while Bering Sea ice surges
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
- ASMFC 2026 Spring Meeting Final Agenda and Materials Now Available
- Council Presents Ricks E Savage Award to Peter Hughes
- Council Discontinues Skate Wing and Monkfish IFQ Scoping; Approves Schedule for Listening Sessions