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“Just three things” to abundant oceans. “We are headed in the wrong direction now.”

Conversation: Andrew Sharpless, CEO, Oceana. Excerpts from a story by MAUREEN NANDINI MITRA – MAY 11, 2012 (Full version viewable here.) … READ MORE

Mood upbeat at World Fisheries Congress

The mood is upbeat at the 6th World Fisheries Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland, as keynote speakers temper doom and gloom … READ MORE

COMMERCIAL AND CHARTER FISHERMEN SEEKING ANSWERS FROM FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT

Governor Recants Nominations to Gulf Fishery Management Council; Commercial Sector’s Replacement Candidate Has Little Commercial Background, Is Not from the … READ MORE

Governor Rick Scott rescinds Chairman Gill’s endorsement

View Governor Rick Scott’s original endorsement of Chairman Bob Gill here. On March 15, 2012, Governor Scott nominated the well-respected … READ MORE

Putting Fish Over Politics

by Lee Crockett of Pew Environment Group, via National Geographic NewsWatch Remarkable things can happen when key stakeholders and leaders … READ MORE

Turning the Corner on Ending Overfishing 2012 — by the Assistant Administrator for U.S. Fisheries

RE: Annual Catch Limits Now in Place for Most Federal Fisheries Dear NOAA Fisheries Constituents, Everyone – commercial and recreational … READ MORE

Gulf Council to meet in Mobile, Alabama on Jan. 30-Feb. 2

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet January 30 – February 2, 2012, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview … READ MORE

WSJ: Making ‘The Deadliest Catch’ Less Deadly

Old regulations forced fishermen to race against the clock. Today’s catch shares have saved lives. By SCOTT CAMPBELL JR. Many … READ MORE

Guy Harvey says go Gulf Wild™!

Guy Harvey

Gulf Wild™, our pioneering brand of trackable seafood from the Gulf of Mexico continues to garner attention near and far. … READ MORE

Stock Assessment Survey – Sound Off!

Solid data brings sound decisions. The Alliance is continually working to assist NOAA in data and stock collection and your … READ MORE