Undercurrent News

US scalloper key to Tantalizers’ transformation from Nigerian restaurant chain into major seafood producer

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:29 +0000


'Nigeria has always been on our mind as a good source of protein for the American market' -- Charlie Quinn, owner of Quinn Fisheries and Harvester Fisheries

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Lobster landings up in Canada’s Magdalen Islands

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:53:33 +0000


In the first three weeks of the 2026 season, lobster fishermen in LFA 22 have landed 13.7% more lobsters than in the same period in 2025

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Legislation introduced to expand local fisheries management boundaries of 3 US states

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:29:26 +0000


'This [bill] would allow us to be able to have shrimp and fish on our docks almost year-round' -- Benjamin Spraggins, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

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Alaska fishery geneticists identify origin of chinook salmon caught as bycatch by US pollock fleet

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:14:55 +0000


'We welcome the Alaska Fisheries Science Center working to develop new genetics baselines with increased resolution in Western Alaska' -- Matt Tinning, At-Sea Processors Association

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EU proposes ban on Russian cod imports, other species in latest sanctions

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:46:28 +0000


The EU has proposed a ban on imports of Russian cod and other seafood, in addition to 'substantial restrictions' on other species in latest set of sanctions, though it is unclear as yet whether this also applies to Russian-origin cod from third countries

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US scallop landings continue at steady pace as dock prices bump up for most sizes

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:35:07 +0000


The smaller size of 20-30 continues to lead all catches, but just marginally last week

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Aquaculture development institute launched to strengthen US seafood competitiveness

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:37:04 +0000


More than $13.5 million will be available this year for research projects designed to expand domestic seafood production and competitiveness, announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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USDA spending bill advances to Senate with small budget for seafood office

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:34:33 +0000


The bill would require $500,000 of the USDA's spending be designated for its Office of Seafood in fiscal 2027

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US lobster gear linked to entanglement of North Atlantic right whale calf

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:10:22 +0000


The finding is based on gear markings and a buoy recovered during an entanglement response on Jan. 18

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US regional council advances pelagic gear standards for Alaska pollock fleet

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:15 +0000


'What I'm looking for in this motion is making meaningful progress towards clarity on our expectation for pelagic trawl gear with regard to bottom contact' -- Jamie Goen, North Pacific Fishery Management Council

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