In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, October 19
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, Massachusetts creates new commission to study ocean acidification; police seize scallop catch and arrest New Bedford captain; Senator Warren calls for Rafael’s permits to stay in New Bedford; and Massachusetts lawmakers tell Trump to keep marine monument protections. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, October 12
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, fishermen lose monument suit; New England shrimp population is still depleted; new film focuses on a war over “Gray Zone” lobster; and New England fishery staff are optimistic about another big scallop year. … More Info
Protecting Ocean Ecosystems
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against New England’s Marine National Monument
A federal judge ruled that the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument was lawfully created. The ruling confirms that the Antiquities Act can be used to protect the ocean, keeping these underwater spaces safe from commercial fishing and oil drilling. … More Info
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Fish Talk in the News – Friday, October 5
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, Brewster extends its razor clam pilot program; Maine lobstermen look to farmed scallops; Maine-based Spinney Creek Shellfish owners make push for expansion; MA seafood industry lobbies state leaders to buy local; and new study shows climate change could reduce scallop population. … More Info
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Fish Talk in the News – Friday, September 28
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, feds say few commercial groundfish trips are monitored; NOAA issues new civil penalties in the Codfather case; a judge says NOAA cannot regulate fish farming; NEFSC releases new report on right whales; New England fishery managers scale back herring catch; and a Maine restaurant’s plan to mellow lobsters goes up in smoke. … More Info
