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FWS and NMFS Rescind Endangered Species Act Regulatory Definition of ‘Harm’

Trump attempts to allow commercial fishing in protected Pacific Ocean marine zone

President signs new proclamation to open Mau and Ho‘omalu Zones of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Islands Unit of Mariana Trench Marine National Monument and Rose Atol...

Vice President launches Letter of Authorisation for sustainable harnessing of fisheries in high seas

The letter of authorisation is a mandatory provision under the guidelines for sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the high seas by Indian-flagged fishing vessels

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...

Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

The findings come as the future of marine protected areas has drawn renewed attention in the US following President Donald Trump's decision to lift restrictions on commercial fishi...

The Association Applauds Proposed Historic Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies applauds U.S. Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for proposed 2026–2027 rule expanding hunting and fishing in National Wildlife R...

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.

Trump attempts to allow commercial fishing in protected Pacific Ocean marine zone

President signs new proclamation to open Mau and Ho‘omalu Zones of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Islands Unit of Mariana Trench Marine National Monument and Rose Atol...

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...

‘Send it overboard’: Federal judge just halted the longest red snapper season in years

A federal judge blocked NOAA's plan to expand recreational red snapper fishing, pitting anglers against commercial fishermen in a fight over who owns the sea.

White House Rolls Back Fishing Ban in Three Pacific Nat'l Monuments

The Trump administration has reopened three more marine national monument areas to commercial fishing, reversing previous administrations' decisions t...

National Fabrizio-Ward Poll Finds Strong Support for Ending Industrial-Scale Forage Fishing in U.S. Waters

Center-right and coastal voters overwhelmingly back action to protect American fishermen, U.S. coastal economies, and marine ecosystems

US moves to allow commercial fishing in Pacific marine protected areas

On June 11, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive proclamation to open additional commercial fishing grounds in remote areas of the Pacific. The proclamation says restori...

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...

Trump restores commercial fishing to 3 Pacific Marine Monuments

President Trump restores commercial fishing in Pacific Marine National Monuments, sparking environmental concerns and potential legal action.

ClassNK Receives Authorization from French Flag

ClassNK announced that it has earned authorization from the French Government (Directorate general for Maritime affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture) to...

Group Fined for Illegal Fishing Practices

Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world's marine protected areas.

Standalone marine dept 'fundamental' to sector's survival

A new report commissioned by Minister Timmy Dooley said the establishment of a standalone department is "fundamental" to the survival of the seafood and fishery sector.

Ocean Advocates Condemn Trump Opening Three Protected Pacific National Monuments to Commercial Fishing

US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that would allow commercial fishing in three national marine monuments in the Pacific Ocean, sparking condemnation from ocean ad...

Radhakrishnan to launch LoA for sustainable harnessing of fisheries

The Department of Fisheries Government of India is organising a national launch of Letter of Authorisation LoA for sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the high seas on July 9 20...

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...

Trump proclamation reopens Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing, 4th-ranking state official now acting governo...

Trump signs proclamation to open marine monuments to commercial fishing. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive proclamation that will roll back protections for som...

Federal Agencies Finalize Rescission of “Harm” Definition Under Endangered Species Act