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NPFC adopts illegal fishing measures — but no Emperor Seamount protections

The North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) approved a series of measures aimed at combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and improving stock assessments dur...

NOAA Reopens Northeast Canyons Nat'l Monument to Commercial Fishing

 NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service has withdrawn a longstanding ban on commercial fishing within the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine Nat...

USDA Creates Office of Seafood

One of the primary roles of the new office will be coordinating across USDA agencies to ensure fishermen are integrated into USDA programs.

NEWS: Ocean Conservancy Opposes Shortsighted Red Snapper Exemptions

President Trump announced on Truth Social the approval of Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. These exemptions dramatically ex...

Delaware Wildlife Action Plan approved through 2035

The US Fish and Wildlife Service gives its approval to Delaware's ten-year Wildlife Action Plan.

ASA and CCA Respond to Court Decision Blocking South Atlantic Red Snapper Pilot Programs

ASA and CCA are disappointed by a court injunction blocking 2026 South Atlantic red snapper EFP pilot programs just before the season began, causing disruption for anglers and coas...

TMC Seabed Mining Application Meets US Federal Requirements

The Metals Co said on Friday U.S. regulators have found its consolidated application for deep seabed mineral exploration and commercial recovery to be fully compliant with federal...

CHICKEN OF THE SEA BECOMES FIRST MAINSTREAM SEAFOOD BRAND IN THE U.S. TO COMMIT TO 100% MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL CERTI...

As a leader in the canned seafood industry, Chicken of the Sea levels up sustainability efforts with MSC Certification

Hundreds submit on Fisheries proposal to manage shellfish in Auckland, Coromandel

The review comes after the government ban on taking several species from the WhangaparДЃoa Peninsula, Kawau Bay, and ЕЊmaha Bay.

Fisheries Agency to boost labor inspections

Endangered Species Act ‘God Squad’ Exempts Offshore Oil and Gas Operations from ESA Consultation Requirements

Key Takeaways What Happened: The Endangered Species Committee (the Committee, or the “God Squad”) voted to exempt Gulf oil and gas activities related to the Bureau of Ocean Energy...

Deadline Looms For Public Comments On NOAA’s Proposed Deregulation Of North Atlantic Right Whale Ship Strike Rules

The deadline is looming for public comments on NOAA's proposed deregulation of existing rules that protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from deadly ship strike...

Council recommends opening US Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing

A U.S. fishing regulator recently recommended allowing commercial fishing across all four of the country’s Pacific marine national monuments. The Western Pacific Regional Fishery M...

Landmark US Magnuson-Stevens fisheries law turns 50 amid budget cut concerns

April 13 marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), a landmark conservation law credited with saving numerous U.S. fisheries from collapse and protecting v...

Endangered Species Act Updates: Court Invalidates Certain ESA Section 7 Consultation Regulations and “God Squad” Exempts...

It has been a busy past week for the Endangered Species Act (ESA). On March 30, 2026, a United States District Court issued a summary judgment opinion invalidating four provisions...

ASA and CCA Intervene in South Atlantic Red Snapper Lawsuit to Defend Recreational Fishing Access

ASA and CCA moved to intervene in a lawsuit challenging NOAA-approved 2026 South Atlantic red snapper EFPs. The pilot program would expand recreational fishing seasons in FL, GA, S...

Chicken of the Sea commits to 100 Marine Stewardship Council Certification

Chicken of the Sea International owned by Thai Union Group has announced that all Chicken of the Sea branded retail tuna products will achieve Marine Stewardship Council MSC Certif...

Trump Administration Helps Establish Longest Red Snapper Seasons in Decades. Fishermen and State Agencies Are Thrilled

“We love and respect our Fishermen and, unlike the Democrats, will only do good for them. To all those who fish ‘Red Snapper’ — TRUMP and NOAA are delivering for you” The post Trum...

Fishery Officers finding high local compliance

Fisheries New Zealand Officers have carried out thousands of recreational catch inspections throughout summer, with an overall compliance rate of 94 per cent. Around the country it...

Florida revamps red snapper fishing after court issues ban in South Atlantic

The FWC rescinded an executive order expanding red snapper fishing in state waters. The post Florida revamps red snapper fishing after court issues ban in South Atlantic appeared...

Off the news: WestPac votes to fish marine monuments

Over the objections of Hawaii ocean scientists and cultural practitioners, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WesPac) voted on March 25 to allow longline fish...

Magnuson-Stevens Act Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) turned 50 this week.

The New England Fishing Industry Is Helping Scientists To Understand Ocean Changes

For decades, fishing studies typically employed one-on-one mapping exercises, guided by a facilitator who helped fishing industry participants to draw polygons or mark points on a...

Off the news: WestPac votes to fish marine monuments

Over the objections of Hawaii ocean scientists and cultural practitioners, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WesPac) voted on March 25 to allow longline fish...