Sea Shepherd files lawsuit against US agencies over dolphin threat. Sea Shepherd Legal and its co-counsel, Earthrise Law Centre, filed a lawsuit on May 21st against US agencies that have failed […]
US allocates $88 million in fishery disaster funding. US Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross has announced the allocation of $88 million in fishery disaster funding to Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, […]
Trump signs new US seafood growth programme. US President Donald Trump has signed a new Executive Order promoting American seafood competitiveness and economic growth. This Executive Order will propel the United […]
Food Lion joins Ocean Disclosure Project. US retailer Food Lion has announced that it has joined the Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP), a global platform where retailers voluntarily share insight into their sourcing […]
NOAA Fisheries updates Fish Stock Sustainability Index. NOAA Fisheries of the USA has made updates to the Fish Stock Sustainability Index used to measure fishery performance. The Fish Stock Sustainability […]
USA claims major achievements at tuna talks. The United States says it achieved several victories for our commercial and recreational fisheries at the 2019 meeting of the International Commission for […]
New director for NOAA International Affairs and Seafood Inspection. The USA’s NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has announced the appointment of Ms Alexa Cole as the new Director for […]
US funding for marine habitat restoration. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the USA has announced the availability of up to $4 million in Community-based Restoration Programme funding […]
US Seafood Consumers Conflicted Over Sustainable Options. Survey finds sourcing and contaminants are concerns, but pricing still tops list. A new survey by leading sustainable seafood brand Blue Circle Foods […]
Two new directors for Alaskan seafood group. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has named two new directors. Megan Rider is the new domestic marketing director, and Ashley Heimbigner is […]
45 US fish stocks rebuilt since 2000. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its annual Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries. The Status of […]
USA launches new strategic fisheries plan. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the USA has released a strategic fisheries plan for 2019-2022 that sets out goals and key strategies […]
Aquna debuts in the US. A beloved native fish with a fine dining following in Australia and Asia, Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is now available in the US exclusively through […]
US marine scientists to be honoured. Three marine scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the USA are to be presented with Presidential early career awards in […]
New director for Seafood Nutrition Partnership. Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) has announced Dan Murphy as a new member of the Board of Directors. SNP is a leading non-profit organization in […]
Alaska salmon season underway. This year’s summer Alaska salmon season underway as the harvest officially began last week bringing first of the season Alaska salmon from sea to table. Alaska […]
New advisors for USA fisheries committee. Three new advisors have been appointed to the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee. The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, […]
More male Southern flounder if water is warmer. If southern flounder live in warmer water during a critical window of early development, a higher percentage become male – more than […]
New seafood strategy advisor for NOAA. The USA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Rubino as the agency’s new Senior Advisor for Seafood […]
US fish products may be hit by EU tariffs. Frozen cod, Alaska pollock and squid from the USA are just some of the products the EU is considering imposing tariffs […]