United States Senate Passes Bill Banning Drift Gillnets
October 7, 2021
NATIONWIDE一 The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to pass the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act on Sept. 14. The bill
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October 7, 2021
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October 7, 2021
Fishing Industry Responds to Offshore Wind Announcements
June 10, 2021
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA— On May 25 the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association released a statement opposing the federal and state
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Dock improvement project at Ventura Harbor Village Marina wrapping up
October 3, 2019
VENTURA—A multi-million dollar upgrade to the docks at Ventura Harbor Village is wrapping up. Port District staff said it should
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Santa Barbara Harbor Commission votes to organize Commercial Fishing Committee
June 17, 2019
SANTA BARBARA—In an effort to help Santa Barbara’s commercial fishing fleets, Santa Barbara Harbor Commission voted in favor of creating
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Avalon City Council brings back discussions on Harbor Advisory Board – again
May 16, 2019
AVALON—The subject of forming some kind of harbor advisory committee has struck a nerve with City Council members, locals, harbor
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Wall of Death: Will Feds challenge use of international driftnets?
March 28, 2019
NATIONWIDE—Labeling anything as a “Wall of Death” is certain to capture the attention of, well, anyone who is paying attention
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Ventura Harbor dock replacement project approved by Coastal Commission
December 6, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO — A proposal to remove wooden docks with concrete floating docks at Ventura Harbor was unanimously approved by
Read moreFisherman saves entangled whale off California’s coast despite experts’ claims his actions were dangerous
November 18, 2018
MORRO BAY, California (AP) — A commercial eel fisherman jumped into the ocean off the central California coast to cut
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On the Port of San Diego’s radar: offshore fish farm project
September 27, 2018
SAN DIEGO — An offshore project spearheaded by Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) could provide valuable information for the future
Read moreThe Ocean’s Wilderness is Rapidly Disappearing: Why is This Strange and What Does it Mean for Ecosystems Around the World?
August 20, 2018
WORLDWIDE — The word “wilderness” probably conjures images of pioneers trekking across a largely unexplored territory in early American history,
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