In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, May 17
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, NOAA Fisheries seeks comments on proposed recreational management measure for cod and haddock; scientists link Gulf of Maine warming to decline in right whales’ food supply; Maine passes law to help sick lobstermen keep their licenses; NOAA implements new dogfish catch limits; and five types of seafood dominate New England seafood counters. … More Info
New England Fisheries
A New Groundfish Season Brings More of the Same
The 2019 fishing year kicked off yesterday, May 1, for New England’s groundfish fishery. Given the federal government shutdown earlier this year, though, management changes – such as updated catch limits – that would typically come with a new fishing year will be slightly delayed. Unfortunately, a 15 percent catch limit increase for Georges Bank cod is still on the table. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, April 26
In this Week’s Fish Talk in the News, NOAA Fisheries seeks comments on Groundfish Framework 58; Maine businesses participate in Seaweed Week; research shows that acidic waters reduce lobster heart function during warming events; NOAA Fisheries closes the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area; and the Quinnipiac River is now free for migratory fish and boaters. … More Info
Protecting Ocean Ecosystems
Happy Earth Day 2019!
It’s Earth Day – the perfect opportunity to take a moment to appreciate our environment for all its wonder and beauty. More importantly, it’s a day to think about what each of us can do to leave the Earth just a little better than how we found it. Keeping the big blue in mind, here are five ways you can help make a difference. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, April 19
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, Maine bill considers establishing a task force to settle debate between lobstermen and aquaculture industry; a federal judge upholds changes to fish habitat protections in Gulf of Maine; a federal appellate court upholds NOAA Fisheries definition of bycatch; Massachusetts captain offers classes for aspiring fishermen; and the NEFMC approves a wide range of alternatives for the groundfish monitoring amendment. … More Info
