Fish Talk in the News – Friday, November 16
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, fishermen launch campaign to protect Portland working waterfront; Vineyard Wind seeks fishermen opinions for offshore wind studies; New England’s Fishermen and the challenges of climate change; and scientists acknowledge key errors in study of how fast the oceans are warming. … More Info
Winter is coming – but the oceans are heating up
As folks in New England start to settle in for the winter months, our underwater creatures are in for a whole other experience: rapid ocean warming. We have known for a few years now that the Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99 percent of the world’s ocean, but what may feel like old news is still very relevant to our marine life and coastal communities. … More Info
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, November 2
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, residents claim ownership on Spinney Creek in attempt to stop aquaculture expansion; startling new research finds large buildup of heat in the oceans; researchers try to design a lifejacket for lobstermen; scientists address myths and misinformation about seals; a day-long dialogue between fishing and wind industries nets some progress; and WCAI reports on the importance of Atlantic salmon in New England. … More Info
Happy Halloween!
Everyday could be Halloween in the ocean with animals like the goblin shark and vampire squid swimming around. Even New England has its fair share of spooky ocean dwellers. Here are some of our favorites. … More Info
Fish Talk in the News – Friday, October 26
In this week’s Fish Talk in the News, NEFMC seeks a contractor for its Groundfish Catch Share Program Review; regulators move to protect lobster fishery from exotic bait; a NH captain pleads guilty to falsifying fishing logs; NEFMC reopens Whiting Amendment 22 comment period; and the Trump Administration will hold a Massachusetts offshore wind auction. … More Info
Happy National Seafood Month!
In honor of National Seafood Month, we thought we’d share some recommendations and recipes for New England sustainable seafood. … More Info
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
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
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
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
