News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), with the assistance from NOAA Fisheries, are conducting rapid appraisals of impacts to fishing communities from hurricanes Irma and Harvey, respectively. The goals of … Continued
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador recently announced 28 actions to promote sustainable aquaculture development. At the announcement, Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined by members of the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA); Ministers of the … Continued
In September 2017, North American commercial fishermen faced multiple hurricanes, tropical storms, and other weather systems. In early September, Hurricane Irma (Category 5) moved across the Atlantic and through the Caribbean before making landfall in Florida. An extremely powerful storm, … Continued
In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic damage in Texas and portions of Louisiana. Rainfall from the storm resulted in extensive flooding Houston, Port Arthur, and other communities. Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the night of Friday, August 25th near … Continued
NOAA Fisheries recently announced the release of the 2015 Fisheries Economics of the United States Report. The report includes economic information related to commercial and recreational fishing activities, and fishing-related industries in the United States. What information does the report … Continued
Chinook salmon returns to California waters are predicted to be low this year. State and federal fishery scientists announced predictions of spawning Chinook and the expected abundance for the 2017 fishing season at the annual Ocean Salmon Information Meeting. Forecasts … Continued