Trump exempts Atlantic red snapper fisheries in 4 US states from federal rules

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:54:01 +0000


'WE JUST DELIVERED A HUGE WIN for our Great Fishermen and Anglers in FLORIDA, GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, and NORTH CAROLINA!' -- US president Donald Trump on Truth Social

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US town officials review deadline extension for $110m Kingfish RAS project

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:49:17 +0000


If approved, the measure would move to a town-wide vote, as required under local rules

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US pollock industry fires back at Alaska governor candidate

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:39:41 +0000


'Alaska’s fishing industry deserves serious leadership, not campaign theater from a candidate who appears determined to destroy Alaska’s seafood economy' -- Matt Tinning, At-Sea Processors Association

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Chicken of the Sea commits to 100% Marine Stewardship Council certification for tuna

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:15:38 +0000


'Our customers are asking for MSC-certified tuna and consumers are becoming more aware of it every year' -- Andy Mecs, Chicken of the Sea

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USDA seeks bid for more than 2.3m lbs of Alaska pollock

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:07:16 +0000


This marks the first solicitation for seafood products published by the USDA in 2026

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US scallop landings, dock prices drop off slightly in week 5 of season

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:45:04 +0000


Dock prices were down for all sizes, except for U-10s

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MSX losses mount for Atlantic Canada oyster industry

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:33:10 +0000


"Early estimates suggest total losses across Prince Edward Island could reach 70% to 80% of the crop" -- Peter Warris, PEI Aquaculture Alliance

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The Market Current: US wholesale live lobster prices plunge as new Canadian fishing areas open

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:17:51 +0000


Senior price reporter Ben Fisher provides an update on Undercurrent's US wholesale price assessment for live lobster in the latest Market Current

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Sea Harvest CEO: High fuel prices ‘biggest headache,’ trawling opposition ‘keeps me awake at night’

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:05:33 +0000


'I have to have the very difficult conversations with people to tell them we've got to move our prices. That's the reality' -- Felix Ratheb, Sea Harvest

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Week 19 farm-gate shrimp roundup: China rebound broadens; Ecuador slide hits fourth week as packers pause buying

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:18:45 +0000


Chinese farm-gate shrimp prices climbed while Ecuadorian prices fell for a fourth week, with some packers in the latter stepping back from the market amid full inventories, according to Undercurrent's latest global roundup

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