In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, March 15
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, Rep. Pingree is optimistic about a new ocean acidification bill; NOAA Fisheries increases common pool limits for Gulf of Maine cod and witch flounder; NEFMC eyes limiting for-hire boats; mackerel fishing to be scaled back for the rest of 2019; a bill to boost MA lobster processing moves ahead; and Maine law enforcement to supervise the packing of baby eels. … More Info
National Policy
Poor Labeling Guidelines Bring Frankenfish One Step Closer To Market
In 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved AquaBounty Technologies’ bioengineered (BE), i.e. genetically engineered or genetically modified, salmon for human food consumption – the first approval of its kind. Since 2016, though, BE salmon has been under a U.S. import ban, preventing AquaBounty from domestic production of its salmon because the eggs originate in Canada. Now, after an FDA announcement made last week, AquaBounty is one step closer to bringing its fish to market. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, March 8
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, NOAA Fisheries proposes approval of 20 groundfish sectors; Maine lobster value increases but scallop landings decrease; Rep. Moulton reintroduces right whale legislation; NOAA Fisheries announces closure of Herring Management Area 2; and NOAA looks to unjam fishing permit backlog. … More Info
Science
Love That Dirty Water
A recent study discusses how the cleanup of Boston Harbor has impacted winter flounder populations and the local marine ecosystem. … More Info
In the News
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, March 1
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, RI fishing group accepts Vineyard Wind deal; Maine closes scalloping areas; climate change is depleting our essential fisheries; and the ASMFC releases 2018 annual report. … More Info
