Pictured above: Despite their famously “ugly” reputation, monkfish — a tasty New England species — are at the center of new research bringing fishermen’s knowledge into stock assessments. Photo by …
San Diego Fishermen Turn Competition Into Cooperation
This short film follows a powerful shift happening in San Diego’s commercial fishing community. Instead of competing against each other, commercial fishermen are working cooperatively to build something stronger: shared …
Great Lakes Fishing Industry Commits to Full Fish Utilization
National Fisherman reports that the Great Lakes commercial fishing industry is moving toward full use of every fish caught or processed. Forty-four companies — including commercial fishing businesses, aquaculture producers, …
What’s at Stake as Apalachicola Bay’s Oyster Farm Reopens
This feature story from Civil Eats centers on Apalachicola, Florida, a coastal oyster town where residents are working to care for their bay, restore its ecosystem, and protect a way …
Björk Files Lawsuits to Stop Salmon Farm Expansion in Iceland
IceNews reports that Icelandic artist Björk has filed four lawsuits to stop the expansion of salmon farming in Iceland. She is using funds from her 2023 single “Oral,” created with …
Governor Healey Praises Chatham Harvesters at Massachusetts Seafood Day
In this story by the Cape Cod Chronicle, the Chatham Harvesters Cooperative made a strong impression at Massachusetts Seafood Day when Governor Maura Healey stopped at their table and tasted …
NAMA Responds to Executive Order 14276: Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
The North American Marine Alliance recently submitted public comments in response to Executive Order 14276 Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness. The comments urge the Administration to reform harmful catch share policies …
A World of Fish Work: My Journey from Bristol Bay to Sri Lanka
By Melanie Brown, NAMA Board Member and Bristol Bay Fisherwoman The past 12 months of my life have been a season of firsts. As a fourth-generation Bristol Bay fisherwoman and …
Jason Jarvis Is Reimagining Rhode Island’s Seafood Economy
In a recent 41°N Magazine feature, Rhode Island fisherman and NAMA board president Jason Jarvis is celebrated for his deep roots in his coastal community and his decades-long fight for …
Broad Coalition Criticizes the MARA Act for Launching Risky Experiments in Federal Waters
Don’t Cage Our Oceans and a broad coalition of stakeholders have spoken up against the Marine Aquaculture Research and Advancement (MARA) Act, recently introduced by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and …
Civil Eats Spotlights the Fight to Sustain Louisiana Shrimping
Pictured above: Fifth-generation shrimper Zack Campo holds his daughter, Ella, aboard his family’s boat in Shell Beach, Louisiana. Campo is one of the youngest shrimpers operating in the area. Photo …
✏️ Take the Survey: Share Your Voice on Aquaculture and Enter to Win $500
Are you an aqua-farmer?An aquaculture policymaker or researcher? Help us build a resource to make locally, ethically and sustainably raised seafood the norm, not the exception. The Aquaculture Atlas is the …
‘Local-Washing’ and Seafood Fraud: What Two Stories Reveal
Have you ever sat down at a dockside restaurant, excited to feast on seafood that came straight from local waters — only to find out it didn’t? Two recent investigations …
Commentary: Melanie Brown Lays Out Stakes in Alaska’s Finfish Farming Debate
In an Alaska Beacon op-ed, fourth-generation Bristol Bay fisherman and wild salmon advocate Melanie Brown makes a compelling case for why Alaska should steer clear of industrial-scale finfish farming. Melanie …
Say NO to Ocean Feedlots — Support the Keep Finfish Free Act!
Today, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) jointly introduced the Keep Finfish Free Act of 2025, a critical bill to stop federal agencies from greenlighting dangerous offshore finfish …
Federal Court Overturns Industrial Fish Farming Permit in Landmark Victory
In a major win, a federal court today struck down an agency’s blanket, nationwide permit that would have allowed industrial-scale fish farming in U.S. ocean waters without site reviews. The …
The Briny Kiss That Changed Everything
Pedro Altagracia takes the helm as Program Director, bringing his hands-on expertise and readiness to dive in. Here, he shares what led him to aquaculture and to NAMA. As NAMA’s …
ProPublica Investigates: How a Small Town Lost Big on GMO Salmon
In this investigative report, ProPublica uncovers how Pioneer, Ohio, banked on AquaBounty’s GMO salmon venture—only to be left with broken promises and financial fallout. AquaBounty promised jobs, investment, and a …
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