Politics Jan 17 How a case involving a small fish could have big implications for federal regulations By William Brangham, Saher Khan
World Aug 30 Japanese ministers eat Fukushima fish to show it’s safe after nuclear wastewater is discharged into ocean The release of the treated wastewater into the ocean, which began Thursday and is expected to continue for decades, has been strongly opposed by fishing groups and by neighboring countries. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Nation Oct 11 Florida shrimpers rush to save fleet destroyed by Hurricane Ian The seafood industry in southwest Florida is racing against time and the elements to save what’s left of a major shrimping fleet — and a lifestyle — that was battered by Hurricane Ian. By Jay Reeves, Associated Press
Economy Jan 18 UK seafood trucks protest at Parliament over Brexit red tape British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of leaving the European Union, because it promised the chance to regain control over who is allowed to fish in British waters. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Nation Feb 15 Watch 10:02 Sea of obstacles imperil American Samoa’s tuna industry Locally based fishermen who supply the lone Starkist tuna cannery in American Samoa are facing a perfect storm of obstacles that are threatening their economic survival. A battle is now on in the U.S. territory to fend off those looming… By Mike Taibbi, Laura Fong, Mori Rothman
Sep 12 Watch 8:39 How U.S.-China trade war is pinching profits for Maine’s lobster industry By Paul Solman Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are not expected to ease anytime soon, and in New England, tariffs are clawing away at lobster profits. Lobstering is a $1.5 billion industry that helps keep Maine’s economy afloat. But due to… Continue watching
Apr 16 USDA to propose standards for organic seafood raised in U.S. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press After more than a decade of delays, the government is moving toward allowing the sale of U.S.-raised organic fish and shellfish. But don't expect it in the grocery store anytime soon. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch Tiger shrimp invade Louisiana waters An invasive species known as tiger shrimp have been spotted in the Gulf of Mexico over the last six years. Charlie Whinham talks with shrimpers and researchers about how these huge shrimp could cause big problems for Louisiana’s multi-billion dollar… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch An Old Fashioned Strategy to Keep Asian Carp at Bay in the Great Lakes: Eat Them An Old Fashioned Strategy to Keep Asian Carp at Bay in the Great Lakes: Eat Them… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch Louisianans Still Struggling One Year After the Gulf Oil Spill Hari Sreenivasan talks to Shauna Sanford and Charlie Whinham of LPB about the oil spill. Continue watching