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Salmon migration. USFWS/Togiak National Wildlife Refuge photo.

Study: Migratory freshwater fish stocks show 50-year decline

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Commentary: Plaintiff in observers suit says U.S. nearly sank him

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Right whale catalogued as #5120, seen here as a healthy calf in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in July 2021.Gina Lonati/University of New Brunswick photo, taken under DFO Canada SARA permit.

Green groups decry attempt to delay speed rules at sea

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Japan cracking down on shellfish poaching

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The UK-registered trawler Piedras just before it capsized. Photo byMarine Accident Investigation Branch

Seemingly minor factors cited in trawler loss off Ireland

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FISHES Act is a lifeline to coastal communities, speeding up disaster relief for American fisheries. Photo by Julija Ogrodowski

Help when we need it: FISHES Act

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New Bedford, Mass., harbor. NMFS/Paul Perra photo.

Commentary: Use of Antiquities Act's exceeds its intent

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Commentary: Fishes Act crucial to speed relief to fisheries

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Members of the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association demonstrated in support of herring fishermen presenting arguments in their appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 17, 2024. Cause of Action Institute photo.

Supreme Court rules for fishermen in landmark ‘Chevron deference’ case

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The 2024 Pacific Marine Expo will be held from November 20 to 22 at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. Photo by Britton Spark (@couchchronicles)

2024 Pacific Marine Expo dates and details

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U.S. fishermen following strict regulations compete with $2.4 billion in of illegally caught seafood imports every year. Expanding the Seafood Import Monitoring Program may reduce the illegal trade, but observers say it now falls short. Oceana photo.

IUU fishing plagues overfished Asia

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