News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
NOAA Fisheries is cancelling four research surveys off the East and Gulf Coast of the United States. The cancellations are attributed to challenges and uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to NOAA. The cancelled surveys include:Autumn Bottom Trawl Survey … Continued
Georgia’s 2019 shad season began at 12 a.m. on Tues., Jan. 1, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). The state shad season is scheduled to run through midnight on Mar. 31, 2019. The 2019 … Continued
Maine Fishermen’s ForumFebruary 28th, March 1st and 2nd, 2019Samoset Resort – Rockland, ME The 2019 Maine Fishermen’s Forum will be held from February 28th through March 2nd at the Samoset Resort in Rockland. The largest event of its kind in … Continued
In December, 2018, the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) met to discuss how the nation’s fisheries can be sustainably managed in a way that supports the economic prosperity of communities across Canada. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and … Continued
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced $521,833 in grants to support sustainable fisheries through fishermen and community-led projects in California, Florida, Louisiana, Alaska, Massachusetts, and Hawaii. The grants will generate $780,287 in matching contributions for a total … Continued
The NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) has current openings for people qualified as wage mariners for jobs as able-bodied seamen, fishermen, and general vessel assistants. NOAA’s ships provide a wide range of mission support for the agency, … Continued