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Sportfishing Industry Sees Opportunities, Concerns in New Seafood Executive Order Uncategorized

Sportfishing Industry Sees Opportunities, Concerns in New Seafood Executive Order

Federal government seeks to expand U.S. aquaculture and commercial fishing

Kevin HicksonMay 8, 2020

WATCH: Shark Shop with Dr. Kesley Gibson | Episode I: Satellite Shark Tagging Uncategorized

WATCH: Shark Shop with Dr. Kesley Gibson | Episode I: Satellite Shark Tagging

On this first episode of Shark Shop, she discusses Satellite Shark Tagging and answers questions…

Kevin HicksonMay 7, 2020

This Little Fish Has Come a Long Way Uncategorized

This Little Fish Has Come a Long Way

Menhaden management in Virginia finally moves out of the dark ages.

Kevin HicksonApril 29, 2020

One-Boat Challenge Results in Donation to Support Conservation Efforts Uncategorized

One-Boat Challenge Results in Donation to Support Conservation Efforts

Captains for Clear Water and Coastal Conservation Association Awarded Funds for Continued Conservation Work RACINE,…

Kevin HicksonApril 17, 2020

WATCH: An Occasion for Hope Uncategorized

WATCH: An Occasion for Hope

Together, we are building a better future for our marine resources. With research and support…

Kevin HicksonApril 15, 2020

Omega keeps sustainability certification despite flagrant harvest violation Uncategorized

Omega keeps sustainability certification despite flagrant harvest violation

Inaction by Marine Stewardship Council casts doubt on entire certification program

Kevin HicksonApril 6, 2020

Sportfishing Community Criticizes Maryland’s Approach to Striped Bass Management Uncategorized

Sportfishing Community Criticizes Maryland’s Approach to Striped Bass Management

Recreational fishing and boating groups call for fair treatment in restrictions to end overfishing

Kevin HicksonMarch 18, 2020

Everglades Appropriations Conservation Community Request Uncategorized

Everglades Appropriations Conservation Community Request

Together, through robust funding for the programs outlined below, you can play a vital role…

Kevin HicksonMarch 12, 2020

Federal management failing South Atlantic anglers Uncategorized

Federal management failing South Atlantic anglers

Fishery management council announces possible three-day red snapper season for 2020

Kevin HicksonMarch 4, 2020

It’s Official: Gulf of Mexico States Take the Helm of Private Recreational Red Snapper Seasons Uncategorized

It’s Official: Gulf of Mexico States Take the Helm of Private Recreational Red Snapper Seasons

NOAA Fisheries officially establishes state management program

Kevin HicksonFebruary 6, 2020

2019 Modern Fish Act Implementation Progress Report Uncategorized

2019 Modern Fish Act Implementation Progress Report

Read the 2019 Modern Fish Act Implementation Progress Report HERE

heatherJanuary 22, 2020

Anglers call on managers to act on croaker, spot | Decline of fisheries highlights impact of millions of pounds of shrimp trawl bycatch Uncategorized

Anglers call on managers to act on croaker, spot | Decline of fisheries highlights impact of millions of pounds of shrimp trawl bycatch

The spot and croaker fisheries were once the backbone of the inshore and nearshore fishery…

heatherJanuary 10, 2020