This November, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) can strengthen Atlantic menhaden management in the Chesapeake Bay.At the 2026 summer meeting, the ASMFC approved Draft Addendum II to the Menhaden Management Plan for public comment. Draft Addendum II...

Right now, the State of California is deciding whether to keep or expand its Marine Protected Area (MPA) network.California's state fisheries scientists reviewed the expansion petitions and recommended denying them, concluding that they bring no new or compelling science to...

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) pose one of the most significant threats to sportfishing. From invasive Asian carp to zebra and quagga mussels to sea lamprey, AIS damage fish habitat, harm recreational fisheries and result in lost fishing and boating access.However, the...

The Dingell-Johnson Act, passed in 1950, was created as a “user pay, public benefit” system that has become the foundation for the American fisheries conservation model – rivaled the world over. Strongly backed by the sportfishing industry, Dingell-Johnson collects an...