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Virginia Offshore Wind Panel Eyes Future Projects
Virginia offshore wind panel discusses Dominion, potential for future projects
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Alaska Salmon Restrictions Face Legal Pushback
Alaska’s board of fish restricted a commercial fleet to protect Western Alaska salmon. Then the AG stepped in
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Fisheries Face Risks from Lost Ocean Data
Loss of ocean monitoring could create fisheries blind spot
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NOAA Budget Cuts Could Hit Fisheries Programs
The Trump administration’s proposed 2027 budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would slash more than $1 billion from the agency and eliminate dozens of programs
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Campaign Targets Offshore Wind Development
Fishermen advocate begins campaign against offshore wind, ‘industrializing’ of the ocean
Area M salmon restrictions remain sidelines as subsistence groups weigh legal action
NORTH CAROLINA: Blue crab assessment points to shifting populations, highlights need for better data
Tuna are rebounding. The work is far from done.
NOAA strengthens commitment to aquaculture through new cooperative institute
VIRGINIA: Virginia offshore wind panel discusses Dominion, potential for future projects
ALASKA: Alaska’s board of fish restricted a commercial fleet to protect Western Alaska salmon. Then the AG stepped in
Loss of ocean monitoring could create fisheries blind spot
Proposed NOAA cuts could hit Pacific weather forecasts, fisheries and coral programs
Fishermen advocate begins campaign against offshore wind, ‘industrializing’ of the ocean
Groundfish industry cleans 55,935 pounds of nets for recycling
US bill targets flags of convenience
Beyond the Can: Why We’re Filling Coolers with SPAM for Science
ALASKA: New Requirements for Halibut Charter Fishing in Alaska
MAFMC and ASMFC Seek Participants for Recreational Sector Separation Workshop
- US bill targets flags of convenience
- Offshore Parity Act would help state shrimpers operate year-round, Mississippi official testifies
- US bill would authorize commercial fishing in marine national monuments
Washington
- VIRGINIA: Virginia offshore wind panel discusses Dominion, potential for future projects
- ALASKA: Alaska’s board of fish restricted a commercial fleet to protect Western Alaska salmon. Then the AG stepped in
- Area M salmon restrictions remain sidelines as subsistence groups weigh legal action
State & Local
- Alaska’s maritime economy works because we invest in people, not just projects
- Congressional investment in science essential to protect our ocean
- BEN LANDRY: Call to shut down menhaden fishery is unwarranted
Opinion
- Trump administration continuing to resist issuing tariff refunds
- Red Lobster continues string of restaurant closures, restructures Endless Shrimp
- “Americans are buying American freedom fish, not communist fish” – US Senator Dan Sullivan touts work on securing extension of Russian seafood ban
Economic Impact
- Proposed NOAA cuts could hit Pacific weather forecasts, fisheries and coral programs
- Fishermen advocate begins campaign against offshore wind, ‘industrializing’ of the ocean
- Advocacy Supports NMFS Effort to Modernize Vessel Speed Rule
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
- Indian Ocean tuna regulator eases yellowfin fishing curbs amid sustainability concerns
- IOTC commits to reducing yellowfin tuna catch over time, advances monitoring measures
- At world’s largest shark conference, scientists warn of a grim outlook across the board
International Trade
- Groundfish industry cleans 55,935 pounds of nets for recycling
- Tuna are rebounding. The work is far from done.
- Thousands of dead squid wash up on Provincetown beach
Conservation & Environment
- Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
- 7 states sue Trump administration over nearly $1 billion deal to halt offshore wind farm
- Blue States Sue Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Deal
Legal
- MAFMC and ASMFC Seek Participants for Recreational Sector Separation Workshop
- Council to Discuss Albacore Access, Seabed Mining at American Samoa Meeting
- SSC Advances Fisheries Science, Research Priorities and Climate Resilience Efforts