News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
In January, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker determined there are commercial fishery failures for nine salmon and crab fisheries in Alaska, California, and Washington. The Commerce Department found that, in recent years, all nine fisheries experienced sudden and unexpected … Continued
NOAA Fisheries has released of its 2017 Biennial IUU Fishing Report to Congress. The report highlights U.S. findings and analyses of foreign IUU fishing activities, bycatch of protected species, and shark catches on the high seas. Ecuador, Mexico, and the … Continued
In January, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) will host a second round of meetings on the commercial and recreational management of Lake Michigan whitefish. The meetings will address concerns expressed by stakeholders during initial meetings. David Boyarski, DNR … Continued
Alaska Aquaculture Resources (http://aquaculture.seagrant.uaf.edu/) is a new Alaska Sea Grant website with information for Alaska shellfish farmers and other stakeholders. The resource includes more than 160 publications, presentations, websites, spreadsheets, and videos to educate and train Alaskans working in aquaculture … Continued
In December, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) adopted a process for abbreviated review and approval of shellfish aquaculture leases The process will apply to a significantly-reduced number of acres than allowed for under state regulation, … Continued
Georgia’s commercial shad season will open at 6 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Shad season runs through midnight on Friday, March 31, 2017. Shad fishing will be … Continued