New England Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries Reverses Course On Herring Catch In 2019
In a pleasant surprise, NOAA Fisheries published a final rule today that lowers the catch limits of Atlantic herring in 2019, specifically to account for its role in the ecosystem. Catch limits were expected to be reduced to prevent overfishing, but the size of this reduction was a surprise because the agency had originally proposed limits back in November that were almost 30 percent higher than recommendations from the New England Fishery Management Council and its scientific advisors. … More Info
Protecting Ocean Ecosystems
Good News for Right Whales
At least five new right whale calves have been born this year, but human activities still pose major threats to the population. The U.S. must implement effective protection measures. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, February 2
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, NMFS approves four companies to provide groundfish at-sea monitoring services; Pentony gives post-shutdown update at the NEFMC meeting; Vineyard Wind gets more time to make a deal with Rhode Island fishermen; and the NEFMC discusses groundfish management. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, January 25
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, NEFMC meets in Portsmouth, NH next week; environmental groups and Vineyard wind sign pact to protect right whales; and you can grow shrimp in your backyard. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, January 18
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, fish passage efforts result in big herring run in the Presumpscot; New England clammers seek to reverse Council decision to close parts of Nantucket Shoals; working waterfront advocates end petition drive to limit use of Portland piers; and offshore wind developers and east coast fishing industry seek to collaborate. … More Info
