The Oregon Trawl Commission (OTC) is seeking a proven, innovative and hard-working leader to serve as Executive Director. Benefit Package includes state retirement, health care, paid vacation, sick leave and state holidays. Minimum salary $82,000-$125,000, negotiable DOE. OTC is dedicated to improving the economic conditions of Oregon's commercial trawl fisheries (pink shrimp, groundfish and whiting). An 8-member volunteer board directs Executive Director and half time office manager to work ...

Buoys and top 20 fathoms of vertical line must be marked. Rule also lets vessels use a vertical line at one end only. Manufactured colored line required from Jan 11, 2030.

Marine Institute's Irish Groundfish Survey will run from 3 October to 18 November, covering key fishing grounds around Ireland

Federal fisheries managers raised Bering Sea catch limits for three groundfish species by 3,961 metric tons starting Oct. 30, drawing from reserves without risking overfishing.

Federal regulators have updated groundfish reserve apportionments and catch limits for commercial fisheries across the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area.

The Arctic skate Amblyraja hyperborea is a widely distributed cold-adapted deep-water elasmobranch whose reproductive habitats remain poorly documented. Using long-term Icelandic groundfish survey…

The Fort Bragg Groundfish Conservation Trust rents its share of the West Coast catch to Noyo Harbor fishermen first, and at a discount.

The council adopted updated stock-assessment terms of reference for coastal pelagic species (CPS); the ToR reorganizes content to reflect national guidance, clarifies expectations for assessment types, and aligns CPS practices with the groundfish ToR.

Council members raised procedural and legal questions about a groundfish exclusion area established under Amendment 34 that has not yet hosted the planned restoration activities; staff and general counsel said the rule is final and that rescission or suspension would require formal future action and coordination with NMFS.

… if groundfish rebound, it’s unlikely that the small-scale owner-operators in the lobster fishery who would like to diversify will be able to buy into the system.

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What would the next governor do to keep more of the value of Alaska's fish in Alaska? Now, 75% of the value of ALL groundfish leaves the state.

The Government of Canada says the recovery of wild Pacific salmon stocks is a key priority, but both Indigenous and non-Indigenous harvesters call foul. They say if the government really wanted to reb...

Marine Fisheries Biologist- Northeast Groundfish Observer $315 - $350 per day -- Fathom Resources

British Columbia’s MSC-certified groundfish trawl fishery showcases sustainable, premium seafood, strengthening global market confidence and export opportunities.