Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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National
Fresh seafood sees US retail gains while frozen falls behind
Fresh seafood edged out frozen options in October at US grocery stores.
Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - November 18, 2025
Fresh seafood sales outpaced frozen at US retail in October, buoyed by strong demand for salmon, according to new data analyzed by Texas-based 210 Analytics.
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International
Halibut commission at crossroads as fishery hits record lows
Seattle Times by Hal Bernton - November 17, 2025
Fish biologist Juan Valero went to work for the International Pacific Halibut Commission in 2008, and soon emerged as a dissident voice inside this organization that sets harvest levels for the U.S. and Canada.
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Helping Alaska's Coastal Communities Adapt with Next-Generation Ocean Forecasting
NOAA Fisheries - November 17, 2025
As Alaska’s oceans rapidly change, NOAA scientists are developing cutting-edge tools to help communities respond and adapt.
Environment/Science
Inside one of Alaska’s national parks, a fight looms over a possible gold mine
Northern Journal by Max Graham - November 14, 2025
An Alaska Native corporation leased mineral rights inside a national park to Contango Ore Inc. The company’s plans are generating opposition from fishermen and conservationists. COOK INLET, Alaska—High in a mountain valley on the far west side of this tidal inlet sits an unusual plot of land.
Incoming NFI Chair Set to Testify Before Congress on IUU Bill
SeafoodNews, source: National Fisheries Institute - November 19, 2025
Justin Conrad, the President of Bay Hill Seafood Sales, and the 2026 Chair of the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) will testify on Wednesday November 19th before the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
The hearing will focus on the Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests (FISH) Act, a bill that aims to help stop illegally caught fish from entering the US supply chain.
Conrad calls Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, “where it occurs, a black mark on the global industry that causes serious direct and collateral harms.” His testimony will highlight the complex challenge IUU presents including the myriad ways it damages our industry and will offer strong support for the bill.
The hearing begins at 10:00am and can be watched here.
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