Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Alaska
NPFMC looks at Harvest Control Rules
Kodiak Daily Mirror by Terry Haines - January 13, 2026
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is considering the adoption of new Harvest Control Rules, or HCRs.
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Groundfish Forum responds to Alaska flatfish MSC recertification criticism, shares receipts
'SalmonState's claim that they were 'unaware' defied believability' -- Groundfish Forum
Undercurrent News by Amanda Buckle - January 12, 2026
The Alaska flatfish industry is pushing back against criticism from conservation group SalmonState and others regarding the recertification of the fishery late last month by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)...
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Politics
Sullivan talks bycatch, gasline project, Venezuela in KDLL interview
KDLL by Ashlyn O'Hara - January 9, 2026
Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is promoting new legislation that he says will study, and hopefully reduce, bycatch in Alaska fisheries.
National
US House passes legislation funding NOAA Fisheries for fiscal year 2026
SeafoodSource by Nathan Strout - January 9, 2026
The U.S. House has voted to pass appropriations legislation funding the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior for the remainder of fiscal year 2026.
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Five Takeaways on how Trump’s tariffs are restructuring the US seafood market
The US seafood market remains critical, but tariffs have introduced volatility and uneven winners and losers. And is at its most unstable since the financial crisis.
Intrafish by Jostein Matre - January 12, 2026
As one of the world’s most important seafood buyers, the US has been instrumental in shaping both global demand and pricing for many years.
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NOAA clarifies Tim Petty’s role as agency’s number two
SeafoodSource by Nathan Strout - January 9, 2026
NOAA Fisheries has confirmed to SeafoodSource that Eugenio Piñeiro Soler will continue leading NOAA Fisheries as assistant administrator, while U.S. Senate-confirmed Tim Petty will serve as NOAA’s second in command.
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International
Canada’s Pacific trawl fleet earns MSC blue label
The blue check issued by MSC noted that 100% of the trawl vessels are equipped with electronic at-sea monitoring comprehensive dockside checks
Undercurrent News by Jacob Resneck - January 13, 2026
The London-based Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has certified Canada's British Columbia groundfish trawl fisheries as meeting its sustainability standard, bucking critics concerned about chinook salmon bycatch.
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'What we anticipated is reality': EU seafood traceability rules take effect
Seafood Europe warned of chaos over new EU digital traceability rules, but while questions persist, the UK reports few early issues.
Intrafish by Jostein Matre - January 13, 2026
Early implementation of the EU’s new digital seafood traceability rules is raising fresh questions about clarity and consistency across member states, according to a seafood executive.
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Labeling and Marketing
Target, Trader Joe’s add more Alaska seafood to private-label lines
'We paved a way to bring the magic of Target to frozen seafood with private label innovation for kids' -- Josephine Theal, Target
Undercurrent News by Amanda Buckle - January 12, 2026
Grocery retailers are continuing to lean into private-label offerings following the rise in popularity amongst consumers in the past year.
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FYI’s
Nomination Period Open For Fish And Game Work Excellence In Service Awards
ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Alaska Sporting Journal by Chrisco2 - January 11, 2026
Nominations due Friday, February 27, 2026
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Boards Support Section is soliciting nominations for the 2025-2026 Advisory Committee Recognition Program.
Seafood Nutrition Partnership Announces Marketing Committee Co-Chairs for National Seafood Council Task Force
Perishable News by Seafood Nutrition Partnership - January 13, 2026
Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) is pleased to announce Daryl Gormley, CEO of Aquamar, and Vnay Bedi, Senior Vice President at Cox’s Seafood, as co-chairs of the National Seafood Council Task Force Marketing Committee.
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