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An economic study is adding momentum to shift more of the coastwide quota toward bait fisheries, while recent debate in Virginia continues to highlight disagreements over research and management of the species. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

June 26, 2026

Study fuels Atlantic menhaden debate

The statewide 2026 commercial salmon forecast is projected to total 135.5 million fish, a 36% decline from the 194.8 million landed in 2025. Shutterstock photo.

June 23, 2026

Alaska commercial sockeye salmon harvest climbs

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce selected the governors' second-choice nominees for two open seats on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

June 30, 2026

Commerce bypasses governors' top picks for North Pacific Council seats

The battle between Virginia's menhaden reduction fishery and environmental groups escalated when Virginia legislators approved a $205 billion budget funding for menhaden research. Larry Chowning photo.

June 24, 2026

Menhaden firms deny pressuring Virginia legislators

ODFW is seeking public input on rules, including new electronic vessel monitoring requirements aimed at reducing the risk of whale entanglement. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

June 26, 2026

Oregon seeks input on Dungeness crab rule changes

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