Land: United States

The introduction of a new regulatory system for the groundfishery, known as sectors, has affected the fishermen badly.

Lobster fishing in Connecticut is navigating through rough water as the catches were reduced by the authorities.

Gag grouper season for 2011 in the Gulf of Mexico has been shortened for long –term management development, says NOAA.

Sea herring fishery, like others, needs emergency action from the secretary to decide on the regulatory issue.

Southeast Alaska commercial shrimp fishermen would get grant from UAF and USDA, says a report.

Congressman Barney Frank challenged the limits on the humble skate as the groundfish limits are loosened to help quell a government-induced industry collapse.

Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell has been newly appointed and the people supports her.

NOAA’s Fisheries Service has announced new rules to protect Gulf of Mexico Gag and Red Grouper.

The National Marine Fisheries Service has approved a new rule for the Atlantic herring fishery.

NOAA has closed 4,213 square miles of Gulf of Mexico federal waters after tar balls found in a commercial fisher’s net.