ASU lab develops gear to save sea turtles for NC fishers

"Studies have shown that lighted nets can reduce bycatch of sea turtles and sharks, but the idea has faced many hurdles to adoption. The batteries are short-lived, expensive to replace and raise disposal concerns. The lights are too heavy and prone to snagging nets. Fishers find them difficult to work with. To get past these hurdles, researchers at Arizona State University collaborated with a team of coastal gillnet fishers to develop solar-powered lights that function as buoys, like any others threaded onto the float line of a fishing net. The LED lights flash on and off to conserve energy and can stay active for over five days with no sunlight."

Ireland’s fishing industry faces a catastrophic loss of 70% of its mackerel quota at a cost of €66m next year alone:

As #NationalSeafoodMonth comes to a close, we would like to highlight our long-term, innovative client, Lund's Fisheries, Inc., for their commitment to responsible fishing practices since their founding in 1954. Throughout all of their sustainability efforts to support US fisheries and collaborate with the NOAA, the Mid Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC), and other stakeholders, Lund's has championed Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) working diligently with SCS to certify all of their US caught scup, black sea bass, longfin, shortfin, and common market squid.    Learn more about MSC certification: https://lnkd.in/dR_c3MEJ   NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Services #NationalPescatarianMonth #SeafoodLovers

𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 Barbados has been named among the finalists for the 2025 Earthshot Prize, recognised for advancing blue economy innovation and sustainable marine development. This acknowledgment highlights the Caribbean’s growing leadership in ocean-based solutions and reinforces the importance of continued investment in resilient coastal infrastructure, fisheries, and ocean governance. For Grenada, it strengthens the case for targeted initiatives such as the development of a dedicated fishing port to serve the long-line fleet, aligned with national objectives for sustainable fisheries management and economic diversification under the blue economy framework. Regional progress of this nature demonstrates the value of shared learning and coordinated action across the OECS and wider Caribbean as we work toward sustainable ocean stewardship. https://lnkd.in/gXsW-knT #BlueEconomy #Oceans #SustainableDevelopment #Caribbean #Fisheries #EarthshotPrize #Grenada #RegionalCooperation

Crisis Talks with Minister to be held in Killybegs as Pelagic Quotas Face Devastating Cuts Industry leaders warn Ireland's most valuable fishery could be wiped out as scientific advice recommends 70% reduction for 2026 Ireland's fishing industry faces its gravest crisis in a generation as leaders from across the sector gather in Killybegs next Sunday morning for emergency talks with Minister Dooley. The unprecedented meeting comes as new scientific advice from ICES threatens to devastate the country's pelagic fleet, with recommendations for a 70% cut to Ireland's mackerel quota in 2026 and a 41% reduction in blue whiting allocations. click on link for more

In 2023 we installed shellfish reefs – made up of baskets holding 18kg of oyster shells, ready to host oyster spat and other shellfish species – to trial their ability to filter nutrients in the Pine River in City of Moreton Bay.   It is a first-of-its-kind trial for Australia that we’re delivering in partnership with University of the Sunshine Coast, OzFish Unlimited and Healthy Land & Water, and nearly two years in, Associate Professor Ben Gilby and the team of marine experts have measured encouraging results.   Our commitment to #NetZero includes an ambitious goal of ensuring all nutrients from wastewater are diverted or offset from waterways by 2040 and this is one of the innovative nature-based solutions we are trialling to bring us closer to this target.   We’re excited to continue the trial and continue exploring nature-based environmental projects that boost performance and drive lasting improvements for the community.   See the results in our story: https://lnkd.in/gqNc2ESq   #NatureBasedSolutions #NetZeroNutrients #Innovation #Unitywater #MoretonBay

We just wrapped up the world’s largest oyster restoration project! It all started in 2014—back when we were all doing the ice bucket challenge, eating avocado toast, and watching the Sochi Olympics. We joined forces with Chesapeake Bay Program, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, and Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to restore oyster reef habitat in 10 tributaries by the end of 2025. It was an ambitious goal, especially given the time frame. Since we like to be a little extra, we ended up adding another tributary in Virginia, and still managed to finish early. All told, we actively restored 1,900 acres of oyster reef habitat, and planted roughly 7.5 billion oysters! So what are the benefits of this restoration? Oyster reefs help the blue crab population grow, because crabs can survive predators better on reefs than sandy bottom habitats. Oysters help clean the Bay, filtering pollutants out of the water. And restored reefs also boost the economy. Our work isn’t done—we’re monitoring our progress so far, and we’ll continue bolstering oysters for habitat restoration, aquaculture, and the wild fishery. https://lnkd.in/e69uV469 Photo credit: Chesapeake Bay Foundation

For many Wisconsin lake and pond owners, the ultimate goal is creating a fishery that consistently produces trophy-class largemouth bass. Achieving that outcome, however, takes more than luck — it requires science, strategy, and long-term management. At Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource, our fisheries biologists bring deep expertise in designing and maintaining lakes that support thriving, healthy bass populations. In our latest blog, we break down how careful planning and proven management practices can transform a lake into a sustainable trophy bass fishery. Read the full post here: https://hubs.ly/Q03LGJ1Y0

🏛️ Director-General's Desk | FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop met with Ms Nicola Thomson, Senior Program Manager - Blue Pacific at the Bezos Earth Fund Mr Pakop shared a snapshot of FFA’s work in fisheries management, development, and monitoring, control and surveillance, highlighting how sustainably managed tuna stocks support Pacific economies through access fees, export revenue, jobs and livelihoods. Ms Thomson provided background on the Bezos Earth Fund’s Pacific grants and the support provided through the Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity (UBPP) initiative. She expressed interest in closer partnership with FFA to align potential support with Pacific fisheries priorities. 🤝 Both FFA and the Bezos Earth Fund reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties and advancing ocean conservation for the Pacific’s future. #FFADirectorGeneral #PacificFisheries #FFA #BezosEarthFund #BluePacific #SustainableOceans

Scots Slam Oceana Report on UK Fish Stocks Scottish Fishermen have questioned the validity of a new report published by Ocean UK titled “Deep Decline: The State of UK Fish Populations 2025” The Oceana UK report provides an audit of 105 commercial fish stocks in UK waters, alleging serious ongoing overfishing problems despite legal requirements to maintain sustainable populations.