Tag: Fishing Industry

Battling Ghost Gear to Protect Marine Ecosystems and Economies

1/9/2025 - By nationalfisherman.com. The commercial fishing industry battles an ever-present threat: derelict fishing gear. These "ghost" pots and traps, lost to storms or boat traffic, continue fishing long after they're discarded, ensnaring marine life and disrupting ecosystems and economies. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, as recent initiatives and studies… SEE MORE

Study Finds Widespread Shrimp Fraud on Gulf Coast Menus

1/8/2025 - By Carli Stewart. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is revered for its fresh, wild-caught shrimp. However, a recent press release shared by SeaD Consulting has uncovered rampant seafood fraud in local restaurants, threatening both the trust of consumers and the livelihood of local shrimpers. The findings are alarming: a significant portion of shrimp served… SEE MORE

The Current State of Alaska Fisheries

12/27/2024 - By Ben Hayden. The state of Alaskan fisheries was discussed at this year’s Pacific Marine Expo. The panel featured Senator Gary Stevens, president of the Alaska State Senate, Jeremy Woodrow, executive director of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, and Nels Ure, deputy director of Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay. Senator Stevens began the discussion,… SEE MORE

Building the Next Generation of Commercial Fishermen

12/23/2024 - By Carli Stewart. From Alaska's icy waters to the Gulf of Mexico's warm tides, commercial fishing is critical to the economy and to support coastal communities. With a graying fleet and evolving challenges, the industry’s leaders are stepping up to mentor, train, and inspire the next generation. The Workforce Development… SEE MORE

Alaska 2024 Salmon Season Tanks in Both Total Catch and Value

12/20/2024 - By Laine Welch Alaska’s 2024 salmon fishery saw double-digit declines in both catches and value. Just over 101 million salmon were harvested across Alaska, a 56% decrease from the more than 232 million fish caught in 2023. Fishermen’s paydays also took a big hit, with the total salmon value at $304… SEE MORE

Eyes Wide Open: Boosting Fishing Safety

12/4/2024 - By Paul Molyneaux. For all those who have fished near busy shipping lanes, searched for buoys in the foggy dark, or had the terror of someone going overboard, Nobeltec is partnering with SEA.AI to bring an added measure of safety, as well as operational efficiency, to its TimeZero Pro software. “Our system includes optical… SEE MORE

Fishing Communities all on Biden-Harris Administration to Update National Standard Guidelines

11/28/2024 - By Aubrey Church, Linda Behnken, Theresa Peterson We have a simple message: it’s time for the Biden-Harris Administration to update the National Standard 4, 8, and 9 guidelines. The next step is to publish the Proposed Rule developed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to update the guidelines. The Administration should… SEE MORE

AI Transforms Fisheries with Stocking, Processing, and Profit Boosts

11/5/2024 - By Paul Molyneaux. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change fisheries in many ways. The advent of convolutional neural networks (CNN) has dramatically increased the power of computer vision systems used for stock assessments and bycatch monitoring. Other software programs interpret engine data and vessel performance data to increase efficiency and reduce… SEE MORE

Pacific Bluefin Tuna Quotas Soar by 80 Percent in 2025

10/29/2024 - By nationalfisherman.com. According to NOAA Fisheries, commercial Pacific bluefin tuna fishermen in the United States will be able to harvest nearly 80 percent more tuna in 2025-2026, thanks to new catch limits set by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. The decision, made in September, follows an encouraging stock assessment by the International… SEE MORE

October 11, 2024 Fishing Back When: Crab Landings Down, First Time in History

10/28/2024 - By Carli Stewart. For the first time since the birth of the industry, Alaska King crab landings declined in 1967 to 135 million pounds, down 24 million pounds from the 1966 landings. The hardest hit area was Kodiak, where landings decreased by 26% in the course of the year, a… SEE MORE

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