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This was originally published in MSN. Written by Fabienne Ba.

Long touted as the ultimate health ally thanks to its omega-3 fatty acids, farmed salmon is now facing new warnings. Scientists and NGOs are pointing to the presence of …

We are pleased to share some very big news! On August 6, 2025, Lubec residents enacted an ordinance that addresses industrial scale aquaculture in their waters. This is a significant victory for the people who love to fish, lobster, and …

LD 1722, which was passed as emergency legislation and signed by the Governor, is one of the worst pieces of legislation you can imagine. A nod to DMR for testifying against it. It eliminates all public hearings on renewal of …

Making a living on Maine’s ocean is indeed a tough job. Just ask anyone in the traditional fisheries — lobstermen and women, clammers, and marine harvesters of all sorts. It’s dirty, physical work. 

The ocean is the next battleground for …

Ask Your Legislator – Why are industrial fish farms being phased out everywhere in the US, except for Maine?

This press release was originally published by the Center for Food Safety on March 17, 2025.

Seattle, Washington— Today, the …

This was originally published in The Working Waterfront.

Written by: Dwayne Shaw

Forty-three years ago, anglers from five fish and game clubs in Washington County formed the Downeast Salmon Federation. Today DSF employs 12 staff and conducts a variety of …

Written by Lynda V. Mapes. This post was originally published in The Seattle Times.

Commercial net-pen aquaculture is history in Washington.

The state Board of Natural Resources on Tuesday adopted a rule banning the industry.

The ban is a …

Written by Becca Franks and Laurie Sellars. Originally published in Civil Eats.

Ocean farming holds promise for a sustainable food future, but we have to map the full range of risks first, and proceed with caution.