Canadian fishermen worry about oil company dredging operation
Newfoundland harvesters' union worried about potential harm to coastal fishing grounds as oil company dredges a path for offshore base
Red Lobster appoints restaurant industry veteran as new CFO
Red Lobster has announced the appointment of Bob Baker as its new chief financial officer
NOAA reports slight 1% growth of endangered North Atlantic right whale population
There were about 372 North Atlantic right whales (NARW) left in the world in 2023, a small increase over the 367 estimated to exist in 2022, based on the latest report
US lobster panel votes to again delay higher gauge requirement
'We hope today’s vote is a first step toward withdrawing Addendum 27 altogether' -- Dustin Delano, New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association
E-logs mandatory for some Canadian lobster harvesters in 2025
Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans said implementation of the national ELOG system will be phased in and advanced as fisheries are ready to do so
Canadian First Nations receive blessing to continue in-season lobster fishing
Fisheries minister Diane Lebouthillier announced last week the continuation of "interim authorizations" for four First Nations, allowing them to fish for and sell lobsters during the government-sanctioned commercial season
US study shows lobsters choosing new habitat in Gulf of Maine
North American lobsters appear to be leaving rocky crevices to forage on the muddy ocean bottom, according to a new study by the University of Maine
US gov’t spends nearly $1m to train next generation of fishermen
The funding to support training and workforce development was granted to the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association and the Eastern Maine Skippers Program
Claw band that cracked open lobster market, future-proofing sardine data scheme scoop MSC awards
The forward-thinking initiative of a Jersey lobster fisherman and a collaborative group of Cornish sardine fishers have been rewarded with wins at the MSC/ ASC awards
Fossil fuel think tank, Delaware fishermen join forces in offshore wind lawsuit
The Caesar Rodney Institute, along with two Delaware watermen, have filed a lawsuit with the intention of blocking a wind farm planned for the US East Coast