Gulf & South Atlantic

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo/Jerry Prezioso.

ASMFC stock assessment says menhaden not overfished

Kirk Moore

Tropical storm Colin formed unexpectedly off the Carolinas and swiftly dissipated July 2-3. Forecasters still expect the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season to be more active than normal. NOAA image.

Forecasters still predict above-average Atlantic hurricane season

Kirk Moore

BOEM used data about scallop, squid, mackerel and butterfish fisheries to map out potential conflicts between fishermen and wind energy development in the New York Bight. BOEM graphic.

BOEM proposals to mitigate offshore wind fishing impact

North Atlantic right whale #3230 "Infinity" and her calf were struck off the coast of Florida in February 2021. The calf pictured died from the strike. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission/NOAA permit 18786

NOAA wants stricter vessel speed limits to protect right whales

Kirk Moore

Bluefin tuna GMRI photo.

The trouble with tuna

Workmen at Jennings Boatyard in Reedville, Va. are cutting windows in the new house/pilothouse on the 46' oyster boat Yeocomico. Larry Chowning photo.

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Rebuilding an oyster boat on a good foundation

Larry Chowning

Texas opens its waters to shrimp trawling on July 15

Jose Antunes

Shrimp boats docked in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Doug Stewart photo.

Southern Shrimp Alliance director sends SOS to President Biden

Steve Bittenbender

New criteria for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Red Drum management

Jose Antunes

Fishing: North Atlantic, a PlayStation, Xbox and PC simulation series

Jose Antunes

“This case is the latest in a series of cases challenging defendants’ unlawful favoritism of the recreational fishing sector in the Gulf of Mexico.” —A.P. Bell Fish Co., Southern Offshore Fishing Association, Gulf Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance.

Red grouper could be precedent for new Gulf catch reallocations