In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, October 18
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, Rep. Cunningham introduces the Climate-Ready Fisheries Act of 2019; another outside crab species turns up in Maine waters; Cape shark study finds ‘no silver bullet solutions’; a UMass Amherst study looks at ‘name bias’ in seafood; and Maine proposes a right whale protection plan. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, October 11
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, overfished cod are not on target to rebuild by 2024; 15,000 Atlantic salmon will be put into the Penobscot River over the next three years; overfishing of Atlantic striped bass prompts action; and lobsters and fish fall victim to low oxygen levels in Cape Cod Bay. … More Info
New England Fisheries
Make Your Voice Heard – Three Opportunities For Public Comment
NOAA Fisheries is currently seeking public comment on three management actions developed by the New England Fishery Management Council. For those interested in submitting feedback to the agency, we quickly breakdown each of these proposed actions as comment deadlines are fast approaching. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, October 4
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, October is National Seafood Month; the Gulf of Maine cod recreational fishery closes; Rafael’s scallop vessels will stay in New Bedford; NEFMC initiates action to protect herring offshore spawning areas; registration is open for New England recreational fishing workshops; scientists blast Maine lobstermen’s whale safety stance; and the Mass DMF director is retiring. … More Info
Behind the Catch
The “Other” Global Ocean Problem: Ocean Acidification in New England
Ocean acidification (OA) poses very serious biological and economic threats to marine ecosystems around the world. In this blog, we explain the science behind this pervasive ocean problem and why it’s a challenge for New England’s waters. … More Info
