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Protecting Precious Lives: France Enforces Unprecedented Fishing Ban in Bay of Biscay to Safeguard Dolphins
France has declared a temporary suspension of almost all commercial fishing activities in the Bay of Biscay, effective from Monday until 20
Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024

California Dungeness Crab Fishermen Protest Low Prices as Season Begins
Dungeness crab fishermen in California are delaying the start of their season in protest of low prices offered by processors. The California
Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024

Warming Waters Force Second Half-Year Closure of Alaska's Snow Crab Fishery in 2023
Alaska's renowned snow crab fishery faces an unprecedented closure for the second half of year 2023, raising concerns about the future of th
Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024

The Dungeness Crab Season Kicks Off Today On January 5th
The initiation of the commercial Dungeness crab season is underway in Del Norte County, California, with zones 1 and 2 (from the Sonoma Coun
Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024

Progress Report on North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season
As the North Atlantic right whale breeding season enters its second month, nine calves have already been born, according to Amy Warren, an a
Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024


Activists Warn Costco of Potential Threat to Endangered Whales from Lobster Products
In San Francisco, a group of activists, disguised as lobsters, presented a petition with over 20,000 signatures to Costco, urging the retail
Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024

Humpback Whale Successfully Freed from Rope Entanglement in British Columbia Waters
Marine experts are urging the public to remain vigilant for humpback whales ensnared in fishing gear, following the successful rescue of a h
Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024

N.L. Processors Dispose of Over Five Times More Snow Crab in 2023 Than Previous Year
Fish processors in Newfoundland and Labrador discarded a staggering 303,202 pounds of snow crab during the most recent season, marking an al
Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024

Canada's Top Lobster Fishery Under Scrutiny After Right Whale Entanglement
Canada's largest lobster fishery, situated in southwestern Nova Scotia, is under increased scrutiny following the entanglement of a North...
Rachel Harrison
Dec 5, 2023

Sustained Demand in the US for King and Snow Crab Defies Overall Seafood Sales Decline
Despite a downward trend in seafood sales, the limited availability of king crab and snow crab has driven increased interest in the U.S....
Rachel Harrison
Nov 20, 2023

Possible Link Between Chemical in Tires and Salmon Deaths Raises Concerns in West Vancouver
A conservation group in British Columbia suspects that a chemical commonly found in car tires may be responsible for the deaths of...
Rachel Harrison
Nov 20, 2023

Dominica Creates World's First Sperm Whale Marine Sanctuary to Combat Climate Change
In a groundbreaking move, the Caribbean island of Dominica has announced the establishment of the world's first marine protected area...
Rachel Harrison
Nov 17, 2023

NOAA Study Reveals Urgent Measures Needed to Save North Atlantic Right Whales
A recent study by NOAA Fisheries has sounded an alarm about the North Atlantic right whales. It says these whales are in serious danger...
Rachel Harrison
Nov 7, 2023


Trap Loss and Damage
In addition to the direct threat of whale entanglement caused by fixed gear fishing methodologies in the North Atlantic, there exists a...
Rachel Harrison
Nov 1, 2023

Whale Entanglements
The Earth's oceans are vital to the health of our planet and have long served as a source of sustenance and livelihood for countless...
Rachel Harrison
Nov 1, 2023

Ropeless Gear Program Supports Nova Scotia Fishers Amidst Whale Crisis
The Northern right whale crisis has posed significant challenges to snow crab fishers in a particular area of Nova Scotia. This season,...
Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023

New Brunswick's Redfish Fishery Set to Make a Comeback
The resurgence of redfish, also known as ocean perch, in the New Brunswick fisheries has sparked optimism for the revival of commercial...
Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023

North Atlantic Right Whales Make Surprise Return to the Bay of Fundy After a Decade
In an unexpected turn of events in 2023, the endangered North Atlantic right whale has reappeared in the Bay of Fundy, marking its first...
Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023

Biden-Harris allocates record $82 million for North Atlantic right whale protection
The Department of Commerce and NOAA have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to protect and revive the endangered North Atlantic right...
Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023

Canada stops using observer companies for monitoring bycatch in Nova Scotia lobster fishery
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has made a surprising move by discontinuing the participation of two at-sea observer companies in the...
Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023
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