News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
In response to requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has submitted a proposal for regulatory changes to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in advance … Continued
45th Maine Fishermen’s ForumMarch 5-7, 2020Rockport, Mainemainefishermensforum.org The 45th Maine Fishermen’s Forum will be held March 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2020 in Rockport, Maine. The Maine Fishermen’s Forum hosts fishermen, gear suppliers, scientists, government, and other stakeholders to collaborate on … Continued
Fish Canada – Workboat CanadaJanuary 24-25, 2020Moncton Coliseum377 Killam DriveMoncton, New Brunswickmonctoncoliseum.comwww.fcwc.ca Fish Canada Workboat Canada is the premier event for Atlantic Canada’s commercial marine industries. Fish Canada Workboat Canada is the country’s largest commercial marine trade show. The event … Continued
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) recently received notification that the Secretary of Commerce concurs with the Commission’s finding that the Commonwealth of Virginia is out of compliance with Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic … Continued
The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) plays a critical role in collecting, processing, and marketing freshwater fish in Canada. FFMC works with nearly to 1,600 Canadian harvesters, many from Indigenous communities that depend on this vital service. In July 2019, … Continued
In September, NOAA Sea Grant announced $16 million in federal funding awards to support 42 research projects and collaborative programs aimed at advancing sustainable aquaculture in the United States. The funded projects focus on three areas of need identified by … Continued