New England council reduces overall groundfish quota nearly 5%
The biggest quota drop is for Georges Bank haddock, which would get just 1,515.4 metric tons in fishing year 2025, 77% less than the 6,570.9t allowed in FY 2024
Bodies, debris from Alaska fishing vessel found week after sinking
The fishing vessel Wind Walker capsized near Point Couverden, Alaska, on Dec. 1, with five men on board
Bumble Bee tuna linked by Greenpeace to forced labor aboard Indonesian vessels
'This is just one of the many hidden tragedies lurking beneath the surface of a global market' -- Greenpeace report on forced labor
Argentina’s Pesquera Veraz launches new shrimp vessel as fleet renovation continues
Argentine fishing company Pesquera Veraz launched a new vessel for shrimp fishing in Argentina, the Leonilda
Chinese fishing vessel seized by suspected pirates off Somali coast
A Chinese fishing vessel with up to 18 crew members has been seized by suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, the European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta said
New England harvesters predict $200m blow from approval of new cod distribution plan
The New England Fishery Management Council's decision to redistribute and shrink Atlantic cod quota has left fishermen predicting widespread business failures
Conarpesa launches new shrimp freezer trawler at Spanish shipyard
Argentine fishing company Conarpesa has commissioned a new freezer trawler for shrimp fishing in Argentina, while WOFCO is building new vessels in Argentina
Search suspended for five Alaska fishermen after vessel capsizes
Seven cold-water immersion suits and two strobe lights were found during the search, according to the US Coast Guard
Five Alaska fishermen missing after vessel capsizes in heavy snow
The US Coast Guard is searching for at least five fishermen after a 50-foot fishing vessel capsized near Point Couverden, Alaska, on Sunday, Dec. 1
Peru’s giant squid sector faces worst crisis as concerns over Chinese IUU practices mount
On Nov. 27, the Chinese fishing vessel Hong Run 668 entered the Port of Callao, sparking concerns over compliance with Peru's maritime regulations