Monday, May 11, 2026
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Alaska
Alaska’s maritime economy works because we invest in people, not just projects
Juneau Independent by Julie Sande - May 8, 2026
Reid Williams, a second-generation fisherman from Cordova, grew up in a fishing family and began working as a teenager.
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Pacific Seafood expands cod processing with Alaska plant deal
'This new chapter reflects our continued commitment to growth and innovation on the Kenai Peninsula' -- Ashton Meier, Pacific Seafood Group
Undercurrent News by Jacob Resneck - May 7, 2026
Pacific Seafood Group remains in expansion mode as it works to enlarge its footprint in Alaska...
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National
Seafood need not be reinvented, but it does need to compete
National Fisherman by Margaret Bauman - May 7, 2026
A new report on fisheries policy by the public research firm Ocean Strategies concludes that a fundamental shift is needed to position seafood as a core component of the American food system.
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US trade court rules Trump’s Section 122 tariffs also illegal
US president Donald Trump had turned to Section 122 after the US Supreme Court, on Feb. 20, ruled that the president's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act was illegal
Undercurrent News by Jason Huffman - May 7, 2026
US president Donald Trump has lost another round in his effort to levy tariffs on imported goods, including seafood, multiple media sources report...
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Magnuson-Stevens Act at 50: Charting a Course to Sustainable Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries - May 8, 2026
In April, we celebrated the 50 years since the United States signed the Magnuson-Stevens Act. This landmark law set the United States on a course toward sustainably and cooperatively managed marine resources.
International
At Barcelona expo, a resilient seafood industry navigates global pressure and change
At Seafood Expo Global 2026, new technologies and products shared the spotlight with trade disruptions, rising costs and changing consumer expectations
Global Seafood Alliance by Lisa Jackson - May 7, 2026
Innovation and collaboration were in focus at Seafood Expo Global 2026, as the industry faces trade disruption, rising costs and shifting demand. Photo courtesy of Diversified.
Environment/Science
NOAA awards USD 21.6 million for uncrewed systems to support ocean mapping, fisheries surveys
SeafoodSource by Nathan Strout - May 8, 2026
NOAA has announced the purchase of eight new uncrewed marine systems for USD 21.6 million (EUR 18.3 million), which the agency claims will support charting, mapping, and fisheries surveys.
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Federal Register
Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2026 Pacific Whiting Harvest Specifications, 2026 Tribal Allocation, and 2026 Incidental Set-Aside
A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 05/11/2026
This final rule announces the 2026 U.S. total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific whiting and implements the domestic 2026 harvest specifications for Pacific whiting fisheries off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California (collectively, the West Coast), including the 2026 Tribal allocation for the Pacific whiting fishery, the non-Tribal fishery Harvest Guideline and sector allocations, and a set-aside for research activities and incidental mortality in non-groundfish fisheries.
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