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Better Menhaden Data Needed Before Blaming Fishermen
A Maine commercial fisherman argues that research on Chesapeake Bay osprey does not establish that commercial menhaden fishing caused nesting declines, pointing to gaps in abundance data and other environmental factors.
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Sullivan’s Bycatch Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill that aims to reduce the pollock fleet’s bycatch of salmon, halibut and other species passed the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday.
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Lecture Separates Menhaden Facts From Unknowns
A Virginia fisheries scientist said some of the strongest claims surrounding Atlantic menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay go beyond what available scientific evidence can demonstrate.
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Leading candidates in Alaska U.S. House race endorse
Front-runner candidates for Alaska’s sole U.S. House of Representatives seat expressed strong support for the fishing industry and coastal communities at a debate in Kodiak over the weekend.
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Lobsterman’s tracking fight heads to Supreme Court
A Maine lobsterman’s case headed to the U.S. Supreme Court raises questions about how far government vessel monitoring can extend when commercial fishermen are not actively fishing.
ALASKA: Expect the unexpected: An evaluation of climate impacts on Alaskan fisheries
Federal Fisheries Leaders Highlight Support for Western Pacific Fishing Communities
Supreme Court to consider Maine lobsterman’s GPS tracking challenge later this month
US House passes Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
2026 Pacific Coral Surveys Complete
NEFSA’S JASON JOYCE: Before blaming fishermen, Chesapeake Bay needs better menhaden data
Sullivan’s trawl bycatch bill clears a U.S. Senate committee
ALASKA: Begich, Hill tackle bycatch and seafood economy
IATTC adopts interim management procedure for Pacific bluefin, but again defers for tropical tunas
NORTH CAROLINA: State appeals judge’s ruling on failure to maintain NC fisheries
US Senate committee advances Bycatch Reduction Act
VIRGINIA: Northumberland board shows support for Ocean Harvesters, Omega Protein
VIRGINIA: Scientist’s Menhaden Lecture Separates What Is Known From What Remains to Be Studied
ALASKA: Leading candidates in Alaska U.S. House race endorse bycatch limits in fisheries debate
- Sullivan’s trawl bycatch bill clears a U.S. Senate committee
- US Senate committee advances Bycatch Reduction Act
- US House committee advances bill expanding culling of salmon-eating seals and sea lions
Washington
- ALASKA: Begich, Hill tackle bycatch and seafood economy
- NORTH CAROLINA: State appeals judge’s ruling on failure to maintain NC fisheries
- ALASKA: Expect the unexpected: An evaluation of climate impacts on Alaskan fisheries
State & Local
- NEFSA’S JASON JOYCE: Before blaming fishermen, Chesapeake Bay needs better menhaden data
- USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
- Opinion on The Maine Lobstermen Decision and Recent Federal Fisheries Actions
Opinion
- IFFO reports fishmeal, fish oil output well behind last year
- Tinned fish riding high protein wave to sales growth
- American Seafoods thriving, despite challenging Alaska pollock season
Economic Impact
- Council advances fishing access discussions in Pacific marine monuments
- ASMFC public hearings on menhaden
- Gulf shrimp advocate urges federal caution in aquaculture expansion
Fisheries Management
- NOAA proposal could change protections for NC right whales, turtles
- US Department of Labor recovers USD 732,976 in unpaid wages for workers at Florida seafood buffet
- US pledges USD 17 million to fight IUU fishing in the Pacific Islands
Enforcement
- IATTC adopts interim management procedure for Pacific bluefin, but again defers for tropical tunas
- Pacific bluefin tuna will get some help as countries agree to new harvest strategy
- EUSeA regrets exclusion of aquatic foods from EU protein agenda Fisheries and Aquaculture Vision 2040 must deliver an EU Blue Foods Action Plan
International Trade
- The Gulf Stream is speeding up. Scientists say that’s a big deal
- Ocean Harvesters Statement on Center for Conservation Biology 2026 Osprey Findings
- Cooke launches Cooke Hellas after its purchase of Avramar
Conservation & Environment
- Lobsterman’s tracking fight heads to Supreme Court
- Supreme Court to consider Maine lobsterman’s GPS tracking challenge later this month
- Supreme Court to decide whether to hear Maine lobsterman’s challenge to GPS boat tracker requirement
Legal
- Federal Fisheries Leaders Highlight Support for Western Pacific Fishing Communities
- Announcing the 2027 Marine Resource Education Program Greater Atlantic Workshop
- Council Advances Fishing Access, Reviews Key Regulations