A recent appeals-court decision found the state failed in its duty to protect fisheries as a public trust resource, panelists said, prompting negotiations and elevating a 20-county coalition's role in pressing for remedies and legislative outreach.

Florida House bill 1017 addresses penalties for spiny lobster harvesting and workers' compensation violations.

The DMR advisory commission recommended approval of a variance allowing installation of a 1.35-mile living shoreline and rock breakwaters along Keesler Air Force Base and the adjacent VA Medical Center shoreline after staff concluded impacts meet regulatory criteria.

Committee highlights executive orders affecting offshore oil leasing and fisheries management.

Senators introduce competing state clam bills during public hearings on Senate Bill 5485.

Commission increases shrimp trawl licenses from 12 to 26 and extends fishing season start date.

Officials advocate for distinct licensing areas to protect Virginia Beach's established zones.

Committee recommends new management zones for Rappahannock oyster harvest starting next season.

ASMFC Board outlines 2024-2026 striped bass removal strategies and public comment timeline.

The commission votes to extend drift gillnet season from May 1 to October 15.

Virginia and Maryland face severe declines in striped bass and menhaden populations due to mismanagement.