Land: United States

Little fish could value more commercially in coastal economy if regulators maintain its harvest properly.

The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) has decided to close the commercial fishery for market squid this week.

Fisheries regulators have reduced the catch of menhaden to protect other species off the East Coast.

Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program to bring popular fishing vessel refrigeration workshop to Kodiak.

Commercial fishermen of Atlantic herring in Area 1A will be prohibited fishing from today.

Commercial paddlefish netting gets a blow when the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recommended limitation until further studies.

Cold pool of Bering Sea keeps fish from moving towards north, says report from scientists.

The Marine Stewardship Council has named Sandra Cedrone, a seafood industry veteran with more than 25 years experience, as senior commercial manager, Americas. In this role, Cedrone’s primary responsibility will be to engage and grow sustainability commitments and participation in the MSC program within the foodservice sector in the Americas Region. Cedrone will be based in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

Fishery panel is considering raising the catch limit of spiny dogfish for 2012 season to boost the business.

Reexamination of fishing regulation is necessary for the survival of Stellaer sea lions, says a congressional panel.