Catfish in a net — The competitive grants were issued through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), a body created to consolidate the federal government’s funding for agriculture research | Photo courtesy of USDA

November 21, 2025

USDA awards USD 1.7 million in grants for aquaculture research

A Dungeness crab on the beach in Ocean Shores, Washington — Meat recovery, domoic acid, and shell hardness levels are all being tested to determine whether Washington's Dungeness crab fishery can start in early December | Photo courtesy of SNC Art and More/Shutterstock

November 21, 2025

Washington crabbers hopeful for a 1 December start

A mugshot of American Mariculture Co-Founder and CEO Robin Pearl — American Mariculture Co-Founder and CEO Robin Pearl was hit with separate fraud and theft charges totaling over USD 250,000 | Photo courtesy of Lee County Sheriff's Office

November 21, 2025

American Mariculture Co-Founder and CEO Robin Pearl arrested on fraud, money laundering charges

A promotional poster for the Global Tuna Alliance's Anchor Albacore's Future campaign — The Global Tuna Alliance's new campaign is the result of years of scientific research, building industry support, and developing relationships with Pacific Island nations, according to the alliance | Image courtesy of the Global Tuna Alliance/LinkedIn

November 21, 2025

Pacific Island nations, Global Tuna Alliance urge WCPFC to adopt management procedure for South Pacific albacore

Bay Hill Seafood Sales President Justin Conrad — Bay Hill Seafood Sales President Justin Conrad testified on the FISH Act before Congress 19 November | Photo courtesy of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee

November 21, 2025

Incoming NFI chair testifies on FISH Act before Congress, criticizes SIMP

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