The agency is revoking or restricting the visas of individuals engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or related activities. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that…
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Administration Establishes USDA Office of Seafood
The office will help seafood producers, processors, and cultivators access agriculture programs and federal resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the creation of a new…
Read MoreFish Wholesaler Pleads Guilty to Multi-Year Price Fixing Scheme
The defendant coordinated phone calls with other wholesalers to manipulate fishermen’s pay. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a fish wholesaler based in Florida pleaded guilty to…
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Interior Department Expands Hunting and Fishing Access on Public Lands
New rule opens or expands opportunities at 17 federal sites across 11 states for the 2025–2026 season. The Department of the Interior announced the expansion of hunting and…
Read MorePresident Orders Easing PRIMNM Fishing Prohibition
He also signed an executive order to assess the federal regulations imposed on the commercial fishing industry. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week intended to…
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Federal Agencies Hold Agriculture Recovery Fairs in North Carolina
Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
Read MoreFTC Warns Seafood Chains Against False Claims of Local Fish
The agency sends letters to top ten restaurants, including Red Lobster and Long John Silver’s. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to America’s top seafood restaurant chains…
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President’s Administration Invests in Tribal Nation Fish Hatcheries
The Bureau of Indian Affairs partners with NOAA for Pacific salmon preservation. The Biden administration recently announced a $240 million investment to support Pacific salmon fish hatcheries, partnering…
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Cases Challenging Federal Agencies’ Authority
The Chevron deference standard is under consideration. The Supreme Court heard arguments this past week on cases questioning the legitimacy of the Chevron deference, which allows government agencies…
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Hawaii Receives $20 Million to Improve Climate Resilience
Interior Department investment comes after the Fifth National Climate Assessment, a report mandated by Congress. The Department of the Interior made $20 million available this month to fund…
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