Scary Problem: Ghost Gear Haunts New England’s Salt Waters
Commercial fishing for shellfish, lobster, and finfish is an economic driver for many coastal communities along the Atlantic Coast, including ports in southern New England. Much of the gear now used in these fisheries is made of plastic, and lots of it is lost at sea every year.
Scientists prove shellfish can be farmed far from shore
Rutgers researchers have made a discovery that could change the future of seafood farming in New Jersey. A study led by marine scientist Daphne Munroe has shown that Atlantic surfclams can be successfully farmed in the open ocean.
U.S. Leads the Way to Strengthen Monitoring and Control of Fishing in the South Pacific
At the 14th Meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fishery Management Organisation, the United States took action to protect American consumers and the U.S. fishing industry—advancing sustainable fisheries management and strengthening compliance for fish exported to the United States.
Maine fishing industry continues to reel in big money despite fewer lobsters being caught
New numbers released Friday show Maine’s fishing industry continues to reel in big money, topping half a billion dollars now for a 14th straight year. Lobster is still king, topping all fisheries, with nearly 79 million pounds hauled in last year.
Aquaculture (Faunalytics)
This comprehensive visual resource looks at the world of aquaculture, focusing on issues of greatest consequence: antibiotic use, environmental impact, and animal welfare. Billions, and perhaps even trillions, of aquatic animals are killed every year for human use—a number that is projected to continue increasing in the coming years.
‘Plenty of fish in the sea’? Not anymore, say UN experts
As yachts bobbed gently and delegates streamed by in a rising tide of lanyards and iPads at Port Lympia, Nice’s historic harbor, that statistic sent a ripple through the conference’s third day—a stark reminder that the world’s oceans are under growing pressure from overfishing, climate change, and unsustainable management.
Cruel treatment of trout discovered on Spanish fish farms
A new investigation by AnimaNaturalis reveals the harrowing conditions endured by rainbow trout in Spanish aquaculture facilities. Filmed across six intensive fish farms, the footage lays bare the extreme suffering that continues unchecked due to a lack of EU-level protections for farmed fish.
Investigation reveals shocking fish farm cruelty
Shocking levels of suffering on EU carp farms, clearly demonstrating the urgent need for stronger laws to protect fish throughout the EU. This cruelty isn’t just a problem in carp farming. Across the EU, up to 1.1 billion fish are farmed each year, yet there is no species-specific legislation to protect their welfare. This lack […]
Feds plan to roll back speed regulations that protect endangered right whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is planning to roll back regulations currently in place to keep vessels from striking endangered North Atlantic right whales. In a drafted notice on the agency’s website, the National Marine Fisheries Service, an agency under NOAA, is “considering possible deregulatory action to modify and modernize” efforts to avoid vessel […]
Constitutional court of Columbia upholds—and expands—bullfighting ban
In September 2025, the Constitutional Court of Colombia not only upheld a nationwide ban on bullfighting but also struck down exemptions for cockfighting and related events where cattle are injured and killed for sport. With this decision, Colombia joins the growing list of countries that have prohibited bullfighting on animal cruelty grounds.
Antarctic krill fishing: crisis for ocean life
The campaign comes at a critical moment. Last season, the industrial krill fishery reached its seasonal catch limit early for the first time, triggering an unprecedented early closure. This extraordinary development highlights the escalating pressure on krill populations and the Antarctic ecosystem already destabilized by climate change.
New Texas Game Wardens boat aims to stop illegal fishing at South Padre Island
Texas Game Wardens introduced a new boat that will help stop illegal fishing and protect wildlife. The shores and skies above South Padre Island are peaceful. Texas Game Wardens say what’s happening offshore is a different story.
