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Chesapeake Bay Young Rockfish Continue to Struggle
Young rockfish numbers have been below average in Maryland waters going back to 2019
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Trump Administration Targets Ocean City Wind Permit
The Trump administration has formally requested reconsideration of a construction permit previously issued for a proposed offshore wind project off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
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Trump signs seafood testing bill into law
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act into law 15 October.
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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.
Shark Depredation Tripled in 20 Years of Longline Survey
MARYLAND: Maryland striped bass reproduction improves, remains below average for eighth straight year
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
MARYLAND: The Chesapeake Bay’s young rockfish are still struggling. It may be the ‘new normal.’
Trump administration asks to reconsider Ocean City offshore wind permit
Trump signs seafood testing bill into law
Oregon yelloweye rockfish fishery to reopen after 25-year closure
Environmental group sues for records related to Trump administration’s ESA rollbacks
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
- Trump signs seafood testing bill into law
- Celebrate National Seafood Month by Choosing American Seafood
- Trump tried to make allies of fishermen. Some are turning on him
Washington
- MARYLAND: The Chesapeake Bay’s young rockfish are still struggling. It may be the ‘new normal.’
- MARYLAND: Maryland striped bass reproduction improves, remains below average for eighth straight year
- VIRGINIA: African American Union Leader Rebukes Former Virginia Cabinet Secretary Matt Strickler for Ignoring Menhaden Workers
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
- Trump administration asks to reconsider Ocean City offshore wind permit
- Oregon yelloweye rockfish fishery to reopen after 25-year closure
- Lawmakers Demand Menhaden Cuts Before Chesapeake Bay Science Is Complete, Ignoring Already Struggling Workers
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
- Environmental group sues for records related to Trump administration’s ESA rollbacks
- 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
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