Senate subcommittee backs limits and gear changes to protect red drum A Senate subcommittee gave S961 a unanimous favorable report after hearing DNR data that South Carolina’s red drum population needs a roughly 24% harvest reduction; witnesses including guides and fishing groups urged the change and warned enforcement gaps. Vote tally not specified in transcript.

South Carolina is taking bold steps to save the overfished red drum, proposing significant harvest cuts and gear changes—could this be the key to preserving a vital fishery?

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DMR presents LD 2025: faster aquaculture lease amendments, new nursery license and clarified inspection authority The Department of Marine Resources outlined LD 2025 to shorten amendment delays by introducing gear categories, create a new nursery/husbandry license to replace some LPAs, and add explicit authority for inspection and limited sampling with 24‑hour notice when public or animal health risks arise.

Maine’s LD 2025 aims to revolutionize aquaculture by speeding up lease amendments, introducing a new nursery license, and enhancing inspection protocols to protect public health.

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Maine task force proposes Blue Economy Center, seeks federal grants and workforce support A bipartisan Blue Economy Task Force urged creation of a lean state Blue Economy Center to compile data, coordinate stakeholders and attract investment; members proposed housing it at the Maine Technology Institute and estimated an initial operating budget of $500,000–$1,000,000 a year.

Maine's Blue Economy Task Force is pushing for a centralized hub that could unlock millions in federal grants while promoting sustainable ocean growth and job creation!

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Sponsor seeks 10‑day tournament tuna license to draw out‑of‑state boats; Fish and Game raises cost and implementation concerns Rep. Nicholas Bridal proposed HB1833 to create a short‑term, lower‑cost nonresident 'tournament' tuna license to help coastal towns attract visiting boats. New Hampshire Fish and Game opposed the bill as written, citing administrative costs and uncertain revenue; sponsor said he will work with the department on license length and nonprofit language.

A new bill aims to introduce a 10-day tuna tournament license to attract out-of-state boats, but Fish and Game raises concerns over costs and implementation.

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#PREMI is a collaborative project that brings together seven entities in a consortium, led by CIIMAR, with the mission of supporting CCDR-Norte in the associated entrepreneurial discovery process and in defining strategic priorities in the area of #MarineResources and the #BlueEconomy.

Committee deadlocks on amended menhaden eligibility language after DMR analysis and fishermen testimony A work session on LD 13 53 (menhaden license eligibility and limited entry) produced a divided committee: DMR reported that excluding 2022 would make about 20 additional individuals eligible to apply in 2026, but including 2022 would raise that number to about 43; public fishermen urged caution and an orderly limited‑entry design. A roll call on the committee’s amended language resulted in a 6–6 tie.

Maine's Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources faces a contentious deadlock over menhaden license eligibility, with fishermen urging caution amid concerns of overcapitalization and declining fish stocks.

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Blue Economy: Promises Sustainability but Delivers Scarcity - Stratheia Analysis of the Blue Economy narrative, exposing how extractive practices, weak governance, and militarized fishing threaten ocean.

Scarcity in the oceans is not accidental; it is the result of extraction without limits.
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Indonesia's efforts to activate the blue economy As the world’s largest archipelagic nation, the Republic of Indonesia’s future is inextricably linked to the vast expanse of its ocean territory by securing this critical domain and sustainably harnessing its economic potential.

As the world’s largest archipelagic nation, the Republic of Indonesia’s future is inextricably linked to the vast expanse of its ocean territory by securing this critical domain and sustainably… Bne IntelliNews #BlueEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #OceanConservation #Indonesia #MarineResources

Coastal counties draft resolution opposing proposed blue crab cuts, urge public comment ahead of Nov. 19–20 hearings The North Carolina Coastal Counties Fishing Coalition reviewed Division of Marine Fisheries proposals to restrict blue crab harvests and approved a resolution urging county boards to oppose the proposed measures. Coalition leaders said they will distribute a model resolution to county clerks and encouraged members to submit respectful, science‑or‑e

The North Carolina Coastal Counties Fishing Coalition is rallying against drastic blue crab harvest restrictions that could threaten local economies—your voice matters now more than ever!

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Pakistan To Promote Blue Economy For Sustainable Development: Minister ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan’s Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, said yesterday that, the country has been promoting a blue economy for sustainable development, highlighting the sector’s immense potential to become a game changer for Pakistan’s economic future. “With a potential to reach 100 billion U.S. dollars by 2047, Pakistan is committed […]

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Indonesia's effort to expand its southern bluefin tuna catch share was unaddressed at the recent CCSBT meeting, highlighting ongoing challenges in equitable resource management. 🐟🌊 Link: https://tinyurl.com/25o578zk #FishConservation #SustainableFishing #MarineResources

Marion County Takes Over Seasonal Marine Program Ending June 30 Marion County assumes responsibility for the seasonal marine program previously operated until June 30.

Polk County's beloved seasonal marine program is transitioning to Marion County, sparking debates on how this shift will reshape local engagement and access to marine activities.

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FishBase/SeaLifeBase symposium in RBINS (2nd - 3rd September 2025)

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[5/5] La déclaration de Yaoundé illustre une volonté régionale de bâtir une économie bleue solidaire et durable. Elle met en avant des stratégies collectives contre la pêche INN et pour la préservation des littoraux et des ressources halieutiques. #geography #marineresources #sustainability

[4/5] Ces États rejoignent une dynamique internationale inspirée du Panel océan, dont l’objectif est la gestion 100% durable des eaux. La déclaration constitue un signal politique fort à l’approche de la conférence Our Ocean 2026 au Kenya. #geography #marineresources #sustainability

[3/5] Le golfe de Guinée, l’un des écosystèmes marins les plus riches au monde, est vital pour des millions d’habitants. Il fournit alimentation, revenus et biodiversité, mais reste très exposé à la pêche illégale, non déclarée et non réglementée (INN). #geography #marineresources #sustainability

[2/5] L’Angola, le Bénin, le Cameroun, la RDC, la Côte d’Ivoire, la Guinée équatoriale, le Liberia et le Nigeria s’engagent à mettre en place des plans océaniques durables pour restaurer les écosystèmes marins et côtiers de leurs zones sous juridiction. #geography #marineresources #sustainability

Huit pays d’Afrique de l’ouest s’engagent à protéger 100 % de leurs eaux nationales d’ici 2030 Huit pays africains ont adopté la déclaration de Yaoundé, par laquelle ils s’engagent à gérer durablement 100 % des zones océaniques sous leur juridiction nationale d’ici 2030. Cet engagement a été pr...

[1/5] Morgane Berthommier rapporte que huit pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest ont signé la déclaration de Yaoundé pour protéger 100% de leurs eaux nationales d’ici 2030. Cette promesse s’inscrit dans le cadre de la Conférence sur l’économie bleue à Yaoundé, au Cameroun. #geography #marineresources

Virginia Commission Proposes Five New Licenses for Eastern Shore Shrimp Fishery Commission suggests adding five licenses based on reported catches from Eastern Shore fishermen.

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission is shaking up the shrimp fishery game with a bold proposal to add five new licenses aimed at revitalizing the local fishing community.

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Virginia Commission debates menhaden fishing regulations and science funding for Chesapeake Bay Commission denies petition for menhaden moratorium while urging studies to assess fish populations.

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission faces a critical crossroads as they debate a moratorium on menhaden fishing, balancing industry interests with the urgent need for ecological preservation.

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Virginia Watermen oppose crab pot regulations citing economic burden and catch reduction Watermen argue against turtle excluder requirements due to high costs and reduced crab harvests.

Virginia's watermen are sounding the alarm over proposed regulations that could cripple their livelihoods while failing to solve the decline in crab populations.

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York County Commission denies permit for bulkhead project on Wormley Creek Commission votes unanimously to deny Leonard Clark's request for bulkhead at Wormley Creek.

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission just made a critical decision, unanimously voting against a controversial bulkhead project that could reshape the future of coastal management and environmental protection.

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Virginia fisheries hearing reviews blue crab management for 2025-2026 season Public hearing focuses on blue crab fishery management measures and declining stock assessments.

Virginia's blue crab fishery is facing a crisis with a startling 25% decline in crab abundance—what's being done to protect this vital resource?

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[10/10] Ainsi, combiner partage des bénéfices et propriété intellectuelle permet d’assurer à la fois justice intergénérationnelle et innovation. Le cadre #BBNJ, s’il évolue vers un modèle équitable et coopératif, peut devenir un pilier de la gouvernance océanique. #HGGSP #geography #marineresources

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Mauritania's end of a fishing ban offers local relief but poses sustainability risks due to climate change and industrial overfishing. Regulations exist, yet overfishing threatens community livelihoods.

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Connecticut Department of Agriculture updates shellfish harvesting and licensing regulations New legislation modifies shellfish relay and vessel licensing for commercial harvesters

Connecticut just revamped its shellfish harvesting laws, impacting commercial harvesters and their vessel licensing in a big way!

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[3/3] Le rapport plaide pour des investissements urgents dans la collecte de données, clé d’une gestion durable. Le programme « Transformation bleue » de la FAO vise à construire des systèmes alimentaires marins inclusifs, résilients et durables. #geography #marineresources

[2/3] Les progrès sont notables dans le Pacifique nord-est (92,7% de durabilité) et le sud-ouest (85%). En Méditerranée, la pression de pêche a chuté de 30% et la biomasse a crû de 15% depuis 2013. Mais des régions comme l’Atlantique centre-est restent très vulnérables. #geography #marineresources

La durabilité des stocks mondiaux de poissons en hausse, selon le dernier rapport des Nations unies L’Organisation des Nations unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO), a rendu public dans le cadre de l’Unoc mercredi 11 juin, un rapport sur l’état des ressources halieutiques marines mondiale...

[1/3] @melchartier.bsky.social rapporte que la FAO observe une amélioration globale de la durabilité halieutique : 64,5% des 2.570 stocks de poissons sont exploités à des niveaux biologiquement durables. Ces stocks fournissent 77,2% des captures mondiales de pêche. #geography #marineresources

[3/3] Les algues représentent 38 millions de tonnes en 2023, soit un tiers de l’aquaculture. Cultivées en Asie, elles séquestrent du carbone et sont utilisées dans l’industrie. Moins polluantes que l’élevage animal, elles offrent un vrai potentiel écologique. #geography #aquaculture #marineresources